Fitness to Return to Work. Upon return to work from a leave due to an employee's serious health condition, the employee will be required to provide medical certification of his/her fitness for duty. Seniority shall continue to accrue during the leave according to Article VI, Section A. l, and there shall be no loss of any previously accrued benefits. Whenever practicable, the employee will provide the Employer at least thirty (30) calendar days written notice of the request for the leave. It will include the reason for the request, the expected beginning date, the expected ending date, and whether or not the employee intends to use more paid leave than is otherwise required, if eligible, for any part of the leave . Employees returning under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act shall be reinstated to the same or equivalent position with no loss of benefits. If an employee believes there has been an improper application or violation of this section, he/she should first present the concern directly to the Superintendent or designee. If a satisfactory answer is not received within fifteen (15) working days of the discussion with the Superintendent or designee, the problem may be reduced to written grievance and shall be submitted at Level Two of the grievance procedure. An employee may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor or in an appropriate court. No employee will be retaliated against for making a good faith complaint under the FMLA.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
