Extended Medical Leaves of Absence. 21.4.1 Should an employee not be eligible for or have otherwise exhausted other available leave, such as FMLA, or require an extension of leave due to a disability or serious health condition, the employee may be eligible to take a leave of absence pursuant to this section where medically necessary. All leave requests will be reviewed pursuant to applicable state and federal law including but not limited to the Family Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (the "ADA") and other applicable Maine law, the City shall provide a reasonable accommodation for a qualified employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the City. In some instances, a reasonable accommodation may take the form of an extended unpaid leave of absence. The employee must inform the City of the need for an accommodation and should do so as soon as practicable upon becoming aware that a workplace barrier exists. If the need for an accommodation is not obvious or the employee has not already provided information to substantiate his or her qualifying medical condition, the City may request documentation of the individual's medical condition. The City may request clarification concerning the nature of the medical condition and the employee's limitations in order to identify an appropriate reasonable accommodation. The City shall place major emphasis upon the recommendation of the employee's physician, as the recommendation concerns the employee's health and physical capabilities. The City and the employee shall engage in an interactive process to determine an effective reasonable accommodation within as quick a timeframe as is practicable under the circumstances. If leave is determined to be necessary, the initial period of disability leave will be processed as Family Medical Leave, twelve (12) weeks under the Federal law or ten (10) weeks under the Maine law, if the disability is a serious health condition as defined by the Family Medical Leave Act and the employee is otherwise eligible.
Extended Medical Leaves of Absence. 1. The employee, upon learning of the need for an extended medical leave of absence must notify the Human Resources Department. The required leave forms will then be forwarded to the employee. The employee and the physician must complete the forms verifying the estimated date the leave will commence, and the employee’s ability to continue employment prior to the leave. Statements from the employee’s physician will be provided by the employee to the Human Resources Department on a monthly basis, on the district’s form, regarding the employee’s ability to continue employment prior to the leave. An employee who desires to remain on the job must maintain a satisfactory attendance record and must provide verification from the physician of ability to perform the functions of the job. If the conditions are not met, administration will initiate the leave. The extended medical leave (or short term disability leave) shall begin as soon as the physician completes the appropriate forms certifying the employee is unable to perform the functions of the job. See Article 24(D)(12) for the short term disability provisions.
Extended Medical Leaves of Absence. 1. The employee, upon learning of the need for an extended medical leave of absence must notify the Human Resources Department (Benefits Coordinator). The required leave forms will then be forwarded to the employee. The employee and the physician must complete the forms verifying the estimated date the leave will commence, and the employee’s ability to continue employment prior to the leave. Statements from the employee’s physician will be provided by the employee to the Human Resources Department on a monthly basis, on the district’s form, regarding the employee’s ability to continue employment prior to the leave. An employee who desires to remain on the job must maintain a satisfactory attendance record and must provide verification from the physician of ability to perform the functions of the job. If the conditions are not met, administration will initiate the leave. The extended medical leave (or short term disability leave) shall begin as soon as the physician completes the appropriate forms certifying the employee is unable to perform the functions of the job. See Article 18(C)(3)(d) for the short term disability provisions.
Extended Medical Leaves of Absence
