Non-Work Related. When an employee is off work as a result of an injury or illness which is not compensable as a City job- related injury or illness, the employee will be guaranteed the opportunity to return to their job upon medical release to do so within six (6) months from the day of absence. This benefit shall not be allowed for illnesses or injuries caused from secondary employment for personal remuneration. In order to qualify for this leave, the employee must be under the direct care of a licensed physician from whom the City shall have the right to obtain periodic medical reports. Further, the City must receive notice from medical authorities at the time of application for such leave that the employee can reasonably be expected to return within the six (6) months period. Upon return from such leave, seniority accrued at the time of the leave shall be restored. This section is not intended to preclude the application for an extension of such leave under Section 13.5 of this Agreement.
Non-Work Related a. Employees disabled by a medical condition or injury not connected with their employment will be granted an unpaid Medical Leave of Absence (MLOA) after exhaustion of Employer-paid sick leave. A MLOA will be granted for the term of medical disability as estimated and certified in writing by the health care provider. Leaves will be granted in increments up to ninety (90) days, or a total maximum leave of twelve (12) calendar months per disability. By mutual agreement, leaves of absence can be extended beyond twelve (12) calendar months. If no job is found after twelve
Non-Work Related. For non work-related accidents, where the employee requests, the employer shall supplement the employee's compensation by 20% of base salary and this shall be a charge against the employee's Sick Leave while sufficient Sick Leave is available.
Non-Work Related. Employees who are subpoenaed as a witness, or who are involved as a party in litigation where the employee's role in the litigation is not connected with his/her employment, may utilize vacation or personal leave or otherwise take the time off unpaid.
Non-Work Related. If the employee is disabled for reasons other than a work- related injury or occupational disease, the employee will have up to 12 months (1 year) from medical lay off within which to provide medical information from their attending physician confirming the employee is capable of returning to their classification. If that occurs, the employee will be eligible for possible recall to the former classification, subject to City return-to-work procedures.
