Leave of Absence Due to Illness or Injury. An employee who is unable to work due to illness, injury, or other disability for a period in excess of 14 days must request a leave of absence in writing before the end of 14 days. In no event shall the leave for illness or injury extend for more than 1 year from the day the employee last worked, or, if less, for a period of time equal to the employee's seniority at the beginning of the leave, unless an extension is granted in the sole discretion of the City Manager, based on a medical opinion that the employee's return to work is imminent. Female· employees will be granted a leave of absence for disabilities due to pregnancy on the same basis as leaves are granted for other disabilities. When an employee knows in advance that an absence or disability will occur, such as for surgery or due to pregnancy, the employee shall give the City notice of such expected disability as far in advance as practicable. Leave of absence due to illness or injury will be paid to the extent of available sick leave except that if the illness or injury is the result of the employee's outside employment, no donated sick leave will be permitted to be used.
Leave of Absence Due to Illness or Injury. An employee who is unable to work due to illness, injury, or other disability for a period in excess of 14 days must request a leave of absence in writing before the end of 14 days (or, if the employee's. disability prevents the employee from making the request within 14 days, as soon as reasonably possible). In no event shall the leave for illness or injury extend for more than 1 year from the day the employee last worked, or, if less, for a period of time equal to the employee's seniority at the beginning of the leave, unless an extension is granted in the sole discretion of the City Manager, based on a medical opinion that the employee's return to work is imminent. Female employees will be granted a leave of absence for disabilities due to pregnancy on the same basis as leaves are granted for other disabilities. When an employee knows in advance that an absence or disability will occur, such as for surgery or due to pregnancy, the employee shall give the City notice of such expected disability as far in advance as practicable. Leave of absence due to illness or injury will be paid to the extent of available sick leave except that if the illness or injury is the result of the employee's outside employment, no donated sick leave will be permitted to beused.
Leave of Absence Due to Illness or Injury. (a) An employee who is absent from work as a result of an illness or injury sustained at work shall confirm her intention to return to work, in writing, at least two (2) weeks prior to her scheduled return date. The employee shall be reinstated to her former position or provided with alternate work of a comparable nature at not less than her wages at the time of her leave of absence without loss of seniority or benefits accrued to the date of commencement of her leave of absence provided the employee submits to the Employer a medical note confirming her ability to return to work at her prior position without any modification in her job description.
Leave of Absence Due to Illness or Injury. An employee who is unable to work due to illness, injury, or other disability for a period in excess of 14 days must request a leave of absence in writing before the end of 14 days. The City may require a medical examination by a physician designated by the City as a condition of granting or continuing the leave or reinstatement. If the employee disagrees with the finding of the City's physician he may undergo a medical examination by a physician of his choice, at his expense. The employee's physician shall prepare a written report with a copy to the City. If the findings of the City's physician and the employee's physician are in conflict, a third physician will be chosen by the two physicians to provide a third opinion, at the City's expense. The findings of the third physician shall be final and binding on the City, the Union and the employee. In no event shall the leave for illness or injury extend for more than 1 year from the day the employee last worked, or, if less, for a period of time equal to the employee's seniority at the beginning of the leave, unless an extension is granted in the sole discretion of the City Manager, based on a medical opinion that the employee's return to work is imminent. Female employees will be granted a leave of absence for disabilities due to pregnancy on the same basis as leaves are granted for other disabilities. During the period of any leave under this section, the City may request an updated medical examination atthe City's expense. When an employee knows in advance that an absence or disability will occur, such as for surgery or due to pregnancy, the employee shall give the City notice of such expected disability as far in advance as practicable.
Leave of Absence Due to Illness or Injury. Due to illness or injury and upon recommendation of the attending physician and the Superintendent, and upon approval of the Board, an employee shall be granted a leave of absence for a period not to exceed one (1) year; provided, however, if such leave is granted due to extended illness, one (1) additional year may be granted.
