Common use of PROLONGED DISABILITY Clause in Contracts

PROLONGED DISABILITY. An employee shall not be terminated by the City because of prolonged continuous illness or injury provided the period of disability is not longer than twelve (12) months. Accrual of benefits that accrue according to length of service such as vacation, holiday, and sick leave will stop at three (3)n months from the time the employee files for medical leave. Upon being pronounced physically and mentally fit by the City’s and employee’s doctors, he shall be reinstated to the same or substantially equivalent classification if such classification is available, in accordance with seniority rights.