Injury or Disability. In the event an employee is unable to work by reason of illness, injury or disability (including those compensable under workers’ compensation, which shall be considered on-the-job duty-related injuries) the City may grant a leave of absence without pay during which time seniority shall not accrue to the extent permitted by law except that for a work-related injury compensable under workers’ compensation, an employee shall accrue seniority for the first twelve (12) months of leave. To qualify for leave, the employee must report the illness, injury or disability as soon as the illness, injury or disability is known, and thereafter furnish to the Fire Chief or the Chief’s designee a physician’s written statement showing the nature of the illness or injury or state of disability and the estimated length of time that the employee will be unable to report for work, together with a written application for such leave. Thereafter, during such leave, the employee shall furnish a current report upon request by the City. The City will comply with all current state statutes applicable to the City pertaining to on-the-job injuries and duty related illnesses.
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