Disability Leave of Absence. 1. A member incurring any disability not duty connected, after he has exhausted all of his paid leave to which he is entitled, will be entitled to a leave without pay for a period not to exceed six (6) months, subject to the following provisions: (a) The member shall apply for such leave, in writing, to the Chief of Police, for his approval. (b) The member shall submit a physician's report, including a statement regarding the nature of the disability and whether or not the member is able to work. (c) The member shall submit to the Chief of Police, a physician's statement of release for work before returning to work. 2. All fringe benefits cease while a member is on a disability leave of absence. Fringe benefits include sick leave, vacation, annual pay increases, holidays, longevity pay, and uniform allowance. Health insurance shall be continued with the member paying only his contribution under Appendix A of this agreement for a period of ninety (90) days. At the end of that period, the member may continue his health insurance coverage at his sole expense. Longevity pay shall be paid to a member on a disability leave of absence, or who has used a disability leave of absence during the year, on a prorated basis with no longevity pay for the period of the disability leave of absence.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Disability Leave of Absence. 1. A member incurring any disability not duty connected, after he has exhausted all of his paid leave to which he is entitled, will be entitled to a leave without pay for a period not to exceed six (6) months, subject to the following provisions:
(a) The member shall apply for such leave, in writing, to the Chief of Police, for his approval.
(b) The member shall submit a physician's ’s report, including a statement regarding the nature of the disability and whether or not the member is able to work.
(c) The member shall submit to the Chief of Police, a physician's ’s statement of release for work before returning to work.
2. All fringe benefits cease while a member is on a disability leave of absence. Fringe benefits include sick leave, vacation, annual pay increases, holidays, longevity pay, and uniform allowance. Health insurance shall be continued with the member paying only his contribution under Appendix A of this agreement for a period of ninety (90) days. At the end of that period, the member may continue his health insurance coverage at his sole expense. Longevity pay shall be paid to a member on a disability leave of absence, or who has used a disability leave of absence during the year, on a prorated basis with no longevity pay for the period of the disability leave of absence.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
