Injury or Illness Leave Time. The County and Union agree to the following in regard to “leave time” associated with employee injury and illness: A. When an employee is off work due to an illness or injury, the County will work with the Union to offer a plan that allows for crediting of service time to the extent possible under the law and CalPERS rules. The parties understand that employees; use of their accrued time, i.e., sick leave, vacation, etc., counts as service credits for CalPERS purposes. B. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Medical Rights Act (CFRA) leave shall begin to count towards an employee’s twelve (12) week entitlement from the first day of the FMLA/CFRA qualifying event, with notice to the employee. All terms and conditions of the FMLA/CFRA shall apply. C. Employees off work due to a medical leave of absence shall be required to use accumulated sick leave, which may include being integrated with SDI, LTD, Worker’s Compensation, etc., if necessary, before going on any other County paid or unpaid leave. Employees may elect to “bank” up to eighty (80) hours of their sick leave for use upon their return to work. D. Employees will be allowed to use accumulated vacation, compensatory time off, etc., during a medical leave. For employees who are off work and eligible for FMLA, the County will continue its health insurance contribution, as defined in Article 8, Section 1, on the employee’s behalf (employees will be responsible for their portion), up to the time of the employee’s separation from County service. An employee who is receiving less than their scheduled hours as stated above and who ceases to be eligible for County contributions must pay directly to Risk Management the full amount of the employee and County contribution, as prorated below, in order to retain benefit coverage under the County sponsored Health/Dental/Vision Benefit Plan. Hours in Paid Status Employer Portion Paid by Employee 64-80 No charge to the employee 40-63 25% of Employer Contribution 32-39 50% of Employer Contribution Less than 32 100% of Employer Contribution E. The County will conduct periodic assessments of the status of an employee on medical leave. Assessments will be conducted at thirty (30) days of leave (or 90 days of limited duty) and at least every ninety (90) days thereafter. The employee will be provided with the opportunity to provide input into the assessment. F. At any point the medical condition of an employee appears to be permanent, long term, of uncertain duration or likely to preclude the employee’s ability to return to work, the County will move to separate the employee and, if appropriate, make application to CalPERS for a disability retirement on behalf of the employee who is eligible for a CalPERS disability retirement. If an employee is not eligible for CalPERS retirement, then the County will move to refer the employee to LTD. Notwithstanding Article 9, Section 3.E., Payment for Unused Sick Leave, employees medically separated under disability retirement shall be paid all of their unused accrued sick leave. If an employee is denied disability under CalPERS or LTD, the employee will return to work. G. The County and the Union agree to encourage employees on medical leaves to return to work as soon as possible in a “light duty or “modified duty” capacity if possible.
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Samples: Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding
Injury or Illness Leave Time. The County and Union Association agree to the following in regard to “leave time” associated with employee injury and illness:
A. When an employee is off work due to an illness or injury, the County will work with the Union Association to offer a plan that allows for crediting of service time to the extent possible under the law and CalPERS rules. The parties understand that employees; employee use of their accrued time, i.e., sick leave, vacation, etc., counts as service credits for CalPERS purposes.
B. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Medical Rights Act (CFRA) leave shall begin to count towards an employee’s twelve (12) week entitlement from the first day of the FMLA/CFRA qualifying event, with notice to the employee. All terms and conditions of the FMLA/CFRA shall apply.
C. Employees off work due to a medical leave of absence shall be required to use accumulated sick leave, which may include being integrated with SDI, LTD, Worker’s Compensation, etc., if necessary, before going on any other County paid or unpaid leave. Employees may elect to “bank” up to eighty (80) hours of their sick leave for use upon their return to work.
D. Employees will be allowed to use accumulated vacation, compensatory time offCTO, etc., during a medical leave. For employees who are off work and who are both eligible for and designated a benefits-protected leave under State or Federal law such as FMLA/CFRA, the County will continue its health insurance contribution, as defined in Article 8, Section 1, on the employee’s behalf (employees will be responsible for their portion), for the duration of the designation or up to the time of the employee’s separation from County service, whichever occurs first. An employee who is receiving less than that their scheduled hours as stated above and who ceases to be eligible for County contributions must pay directly to Risk Management the Department of Human Resources the full amount of the employee and County contribution, as prorated below, in order to retain benefit coverage under the County sponsored Healthhealth/Dentaldental/Vision Benefit Planvision benefit plans. Hours in Paid Status Employer Portion Paid by Employee 64-80 No charge to the employee 40-63 40->64 25% of Employer Contribution 32-39 32->40 50% of Employer Contribution Less than 32 100% of Employer Contribution
E. The County will conduct periodic assessments of the status of an employee on medical leave. Assessments will be conducted at thirty (30) days of leave (or 90 ninety (90) days of limited duty) and at least every ninety (90) days thereafter. The employee will be provided with the opportunity to provide input into the assessment.
F. At any point the medical condition of an employee appears to be permanent, long term, of uncertain duration or likely to preclude the employee’s ability to return to work, the County will move to separate the employee and, if appropriate, make application to CalPERS for a disability retirement on behalf of the employee who is eligible for a CalPERS disability retirement. If an employee is not eligible for CalPERS retirement, then the County will move to refer the employee to LTD. Notwithstanding Article 9, Section 3.E.3.F., Payment payment for Unused Sick Leaveunused sick leave, employees medically separated under disability retirement shall be paid all of their unused accrued sick leave. If an employee is denied disability under CalPERS or LTD, the employee will return to work.
G. The County and the Union Association agree to encourage employees on medical leaves to return to work as soon as possible in a “light duty or “modified duty” capacity if possible.
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Samples: Memorandum of Understanding
Injury or Illness Leave Time. The County and Union Local 1 agree to the following in regard to “leave time” associated with employee injury and illness:
A. When an employee is off work due to an illness or injury, the County will work with the Union Local 1 to offer a plan that allows for crediting of service time to the extent possible under the law and CalPERS PERS rules. The parties understand that employees; ’ use of their accrued time, i.e.e.g.., sick leave, vacation, etc., counts as service credits for CalPERS PERS purposes.
B. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Medical Rights Act (CFRA) leave shall begin to count towards an employee’s twelve (12) week entitlement from the first day of the FMLA/CFRA qualifying event, with notice to the employee. All terms and conditions of the FMLA/CFRA shall apply.
C. Employees off work due to a medical leave of absence shall be required to use accumulated sick leave, which may include being be integrated with SDI, LTD, Worker’s Compensation, etc., if necessary, before going on using any other County paid or unpaid leaveleaves. Employees may elect to “bank” up to eighty (80) hours of their sick leave for use upon their return to work.
D. . Employees will be allowed to use accumulated vacation, compensatory time off, etc., during a medical leave. .
D. For employees who are off work and eligible for FMLA, the County will continue its health insurance contribution, as defined in Article 89, Section 1, on the employee’s behalf (employees will be responsible for their portion), up to the time of the employee’s separation from County service,. An employee who is receiving less than their scheduled hours as stated above and who ceases to be eligible for County contributions contribution, must pay directly to Risk Management the full amount of the employee and County contributioncontributions, as prorated below, in order to retain benefit coverage under the County sponsored Health/Dental/Vision Benefit Plan. Hours in Paid Status Employer Portion Paid by Employee 64-80 No charge to the employee 40-63 25% of Employer Contribution 32-39 50% of Employer Contribution Less than >32 100% of Employer Contribution
E. The County will conduct periodic assessments of the status of an employee on medical leave. Assessments will be conducted at thirty (30) days of leave (or 90 days of limited duty) and at least every ninety (90) days thereafter. The employee will be provided with the opportunity to provide input into the assessment.
F. At any point the medical condition of an employee appears to be permanent, long term, of uncertain duration or likely to preclude the employee’s ability to return to work, the County will move to separate the employee and, if appropriatethe employee is eligible, make application to CalPERS PERS for a disability retirement on behalf of the employee who is eligible for a CalPERS disability retirement. employee.. If an employee is not eligible for CalPERS PERS retirement, then the County will move to refer the employee to long-term disability (LTD). Notwithstanding Article 910, Section 3.E.3.F., Payment for Unused unused Sick Leave, employees medically separated under disability retirement shall be paid all of their unused accrued sick leave. If an employee is denied disability under CalPERS PERS or LTD, the employee will return to work.
G. The County and the Union agree to encourage employees on medical leaves to Employees who return to work and are receiving Worker’s Compensation benefits, and have follow-up doctor’s appointments related to their Workers Compensation injury/illness, may use regularly paid work time for these doctor’s visits. Eligibility for use of County paid time for these doctor’s visits is limited to up to forty-eight (48) hours per injury.
H. Modified Duty - The County of El Dorado has a return-to-work philosophy. The purpose is to return employees to employment at the earliest date following any injury or illness. The County desires to speed recovery from injury or illness and reduce insurance costs. This philosophy applies to all employees and will be followed whenever appropriate. The County of El Dorado defines “transitional” work as soon as possible temporary modified work assignments within the employee’s physical abilities, knowledge, and skills. Where feasible, transitional positions will be made available to injured employees in a “light duty order to minimize or “modified duty” capacity if possibleeliminate time loss. As related to this section, for any business reason, at any time, the County may elect to change the working shift of any employee based on the business needs of the County. Transitional/temporary positions are provided with consideration of the employee’s physical abilities per the employee’s medical provider, the business needs of the County of El Dorado, and the availability of transitional work.
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Samples: Memorandum of Understanding
Injury or Illness Leave Time. The County and Union Local 1 agree to the following in regard to “leave time” associated with employee injury and illness:
A. When an employee is off work due to an illness or injury, the County will work with the Union Local 1 to offer a plan that allows for crediting of service time to the extent possible under the law and CalPERS PERS rules. The parties understand that employees; ’ use of their accrued time, i.e.e.g.., sick leave, vacation, etc., counts as service credits for CalPERS PERS purposes.
B. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Medical Rights Act (CFRA) leave shall begin to count towards an employee’s twelve (12) week entitlement from the first day of the FMLA/CFRA qualifying event, with notice to the employee. All terms and conditions of the FMLA/CFRA shall apply.
C. Employees off work due to a medical leave of absence shall be required to use accumulated sick leave, which may include being be integrated with SDI, LTD, Worker’s Compensation, etc., if necessary, before going on using any other County paid or unpaid leaveleaves. Employees may elect to “bank” up to eighty (80) hours of their sick leave for use upon their return to work.
D. . Employees will be allowed to use accumulated vacation, compensatory time off, etc., during a medical leave. .
D. For employees who are off work and eligible for FMLA, the County will continue its health insurance contribution, as defined in Article 89, Section 1, on the employee’s behalf (employees will be responsible for their portion), up to the time of the employee’s separation from County service,. An employee who is receiving less than their scheduled hours as stated above and who ceases to be eligible for County contributions contribution, must pay directly to Risk Management the full amount of the employee and County contributioncontributions, as prorated below, in order to retain benefit coverage under the County sponsored Health/Dental/Vision Benefit Plan. Hours in Paid Status Employer Portion Paid by Employee 64-80 No charge to the employee 40-63 25% of Employer Contribution 32-39 50% of Employer Contribution Less than >32 100% of Employer Contribution
E. The County will conduct periodic assessments of the status of an employee on medical leave. Assessments will be conducted at thirty (30) days of leave (or 90 days of limited duty) and at least every ninety (90) days thereafter. The employee will be provided with the opportunity to provide input into the assessment.
F. At any point the medical condition of an employee appears to be permanent, long term, of uncertain duration or likely to preclude the employee’s ability to return to work, the County will move to separate the employee and, if appropriatethe employee is eligible, make application to CalPERS PERS for a disability retirement on behalf of the employee who is eligible for a CalPERS disability retirement. employee.. If an employee is not eligible for CalPERS PERS retirement, then the County will move to refer the employee to long-term disability (LTD). Notwithstanding Article 910, Section 3.E.3.F., Payment for Unused unused Sick Leave, employees medically separated under disability retirement shall be paid all of their unused accrued sick leave. If an employee is denied disability under CalPERS PERS or LTD, the employee will return to work.
G. The County and the Union agree to encourage employees on medical leaves to Employees who return to work and are receiving Worker’s Compensation benefits, and have follow-up doctor’s appointments related to their Workers Compensation injury/illness, may use regularly paid work time for these doctor’s visits. Eligibility for use of County paid time for these doctor’s visits is limited to up to forty-eight (48) hours per injury.
H. Modified Duty - The County of El Dorado has a return-to-work philosophy. The purpose is to return employees to employment at the earliest date following any injury or illness. The County desires to speed recovery from injury or illness and reduce insurance costs. This philosophy applies to all employees and will be followed whenever appropriate. The County of El Dorado defines “transitional” work as soon as possible temporary modified work assignments within the employee’s physical abilities, knowledge, and skills. Where feasible, transitional positions will be made available to injured employees in a “light duty order to minimize or “modified duty” capacity if possibleeliminate time loss. As related to this section, for any business reason, at any time, the County may elect to change the working shift of any employee based on the business needs of the County. Transitional/temporary positions are provided with consideration of the employee’s physical abilities per the employee’s medical provider, the business needs of the County of El Dorado, and the availability of transitional work.
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Samples: Memorandum of Understanding
Injury or Illness Leave Time. The County and Union Local 1 agree to the following in regard to “leave time” associated with employee injury and illness:
A. When an employee is off work due to an illness or injury, the County will work with the Union Local 1 to offer a plan that allows for crediting of service time to the extent possible under the law and CalPERS rules. The parties understand that employees; ’ use of their accrued time, i.e.e.g., sick leave, vacation, etc., counts as service credits for CalPERS purposes.
B. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Medical Rights Act (CFRA) leave shall begin to count towards an employee’s twelve (12) week entitlement from the first day of the FMLA/CFRA qualifying event, with notice to the employee. All terms and conditions of the FMLA/CFRA shall apply.
C. Employees off work due to a medical leave of absence shall be required to use accumulated sick leave, which may include being be integrated with SDI, LTD, Worker’s Compensation, etc., if necessary, before going on using any other County paid or unpaid leaveleaves. Employees may elect to “bank” up to eighty (80) hours of their sick leave for use upon their return to work.
D. . Employees will be allowed to use accumulated vacation, compensatory time off, etc., during a medical leave. .
D. For employees who are off work and eligible for FMLA, the County will continue its health insurance contribution, as defined in Article 89, Section 1, on the employee’s behalf (employees will be responsible for their portion), up to the time of the employee’s separation from County service,. An employee who is receiving less than their scheduled hours as stated above and who ceases to be eligible for County contributions contribution, must pay directly to Risk Management the full amount of the employee and County contributioncontributions, as prorated below, in order to retain benefit coverage under the County sponsored Health/Dental/Vision Benefit Plan. Hours in Paid Status Employer Portion Paid by Employee 64-80 No charge to the employee 40-63 25% of Employer Contribution 32-39 50% of Employer Contribution Less than >32 100% of Employer Contribution
E. The County will conduct periodic assessments of the status of an employee on medical leave. Assessments will be conducted at thirty (30) days of leave (or 90 days of limited duty) and at least every ninety (90) days thereafter. The employee will be provided with the opportunity to provide input into the assessment.
F. At any point the medical condition of an employee appears to be permanent, long term, of uncertain duration or likely to preclude the employee’s ability to return to work, the County will move to separate the employee and, if appropriatethe employee is eligible, make application to CalPERS for a disability retirement on behalf of the employee who is eligible for a CalPERS disability retirementemployee. If an employee is not eligible for CalPERS retirement, then the County will move to refer the employee to long-term disability (LTD). Notwithstanding Article 910, Section 3.E.3.F., Payment for Unused unused Sick Leave, employees medically separated under disability retirement shall be paid all of their unused accrued sick leave. If an employee is denied disability under CalPERS or LTD, the employee will return to work.
G. The County and the Union agree to encourage employees on medical leaves to Employees who return to work and are receiving Worker’s Compensation benefits, and have follow-up doctor’s appointments related to their Workers Compensation injury/illness, may use regularly paid work time for these doctor’s visits. Eligibility for use of County paid time for these doctor’s visits is limited to up to forty-eight (48) hours per injury.
H. Modified Duty - The County of El Dorado has a return-to-work philosophy. The purpose is to return employees to employment at the earliest date following any injury or illness. The County desires to speed recovery from injury or illness and reduce insurance costs. This philosophy applies to all employees and will be followed whenever appropriate. The County of El Dorado defines “transitional” work as soon as possible temporary modified work assignments within the employee’s physical abilities, knowledge, and skills. Where feasible, transitional positions will be made available to injured employees in a “light duty order to minimize or “modified duty” capacity if possibleeliminate time loss. As related to this section, for any business reason, at any time, the County may elect to change the working shift of any employee based on the business needs of the County. Transitional/temporary positions are provided with consideration of the employee’s physical abilities per the employee’s medical provider, the business needs of the County of El Dorado, and the availability of transitional work.
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Samples: Memorandum of Understanding
Injury or Illness Leave Time. The County and Union Association agree to the following in regard to “leave time” associated with employee injury and illness:
A. When an employee is off work due to an illness or injury, the County will work with the Union Association to offer a plan that allows for crediting of service time to the extent possible under the law and CalPERS rules. The parties understand that employees; employee use of their accrued time, i.e., sick leave, vacation, etc., counts as service credits for CalPERS purposes.
B. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Medical Rights Act (CFRA) leave shall begin to count towards an employee’s twelve (12) week entitlement from the first day of the FMLA/CFRA qualifying event, with notice to the employee. All terms and conditions of the FMLA/CFRA shall apply.
C. Employees off work due to a medical leave of absence shall be required to use accumulated sick leave, which may include being integrated with SDI, LTD, Worker’s Compensation, etc., if necessary, before going on any other County paid or unpaid leave. Employees may elect to “bank” up to eighty (80) hours of their sick leave for use upon their return to work.
D. Employees will be allowed to use accumulated vacation, compensatory time off, etc., during a medical leave. For employees who are off work and eligible for FMLA, the County will continue its health insurance contribution, as defined in Article 8, Section 1, on the employee’s behalf (employees will be responsible for their portion), up to the time of the employee’s separation from County service. An employee who is receiving less than that their scheduled hours as stated above and who ceases to be eligible for County contributions must pay directly to Risk Management the full amount of the employee and County contribution, as prorated below, in order to retain benefit coverage under the County sponsored Healthhealth/Dental/Vision Benefit Plan. Hours in Paid Status Employer Portion Paid by Employee 64-80 No charge to the employee 40-63 25% of Employer Contribution 32-39 50% of Employer Contribution Less than 32 100% of Employer Contribution
E. The County will conduct periodic assessments of the status of an employee on medical leave. Assessments will be conducted at thirty (30) days of leave (or 90 ninety (90) days of limited duty) and at least every ninety (90) days thereafter. The employee will be provided with the opportunity to provide input into the assessment.
F. At any point the medical condition of an employee appears to be permanent, long term, of uncertain duration or likely to preclude the employee’s ability to return to work, the County will move to separate the employee and, if appropriate, make application to CalPERS for a disability retirement on behalf of the employee who is eligible for a CalPERS disability retirement. If an employee is not eligible for CalPERS retirement, then the County will move to refer the employee to LTD. Notwithstanding Article 9, Section 3.E.3.F., Payment payment for Unused Sick Leaveunused sick leave, employees medically separated under disability retirement shall be paid all of their unused accrued sick leave. If an employee is denied disability under CalPERS or LTD, the employee will return to work.
G. The County and the Union Association agree to encourage employees on medical leaves to return to work as soon as possible in a “light duty or “modified duty” capacity if possible.
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Samples: Memorandum of Understanding
Injury or Illness Leave Time. The County and Union agree to the following in regard to “leave time” associated with employee injury and illness:
A. When an employee is off work due to an illness or injury, the County will work with the Union to offer a plan that allows for crediting of service time to the extent possible under the law and CalPERS rules. The parties understand that employees; ’ use of their accrued time, i.e., sick leave, vacation, etc., counts as service credits for CalPERS purposes.
B. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Medical Rights Act (CFRA) leave shall begin to count towards an employee’s twelve (12) week entitlement from the first day of the FMLA/CFRA qualifying event, with notice to the employee. All terms and conditions of the FMLA/CFRA shall apply.
C. Employees off work due to a medical leave of absence shall be required to use accumulated sick leave, which may include being integrated with SDI, LTD, Worker’s Compensation, etc., if necessary, before going on any other County paid or unpaid leave. Employees may elect to “bank” up to eighty (80) hours of their sick leave for use upon their return to work.
D. Employees will be allowed to use accumulated vacation, compensatory time offCTO, etc., during a medical leave. For employees who are off work and eligible for FMLA, the County will continue its health insurance contribution, as defined in Article 8, Section 1, on the employee’s behalf (employees will be responsible for their portion), up to the time of the employee’s separation from County service. An employee who is receiving less than their scheduled hours as stated above and who ceases to be eligible for County contributions must pay directly to Risk Management the Department of Human Resources the full amount of the employee and County contribution, as prorated below, in order to retain benefit coverage under the County County-sponsored Health/Dental/Vision Benefit Plan. Hours in Paid Status Employer Portion Paid by Employee 64-80 No charge to the employee 40-63 40->64 25% of Employer Contribution 32-39 32->40 50% of Employer Contribution Less than 32 100% of Employer Contribution
E. The County will conduct periodic assessments of the status of an employee on medical leave. Assessments will be conducted at thirty (30) days of leave (or 90 days of limited duty) and at least every ninety (90) days thereafter. The employee will be provided with the opportunity to provide input into the assessment.
F. At any point the medical condition of an employee appears to be permanent, long term, of uncertain duration or likely to preclude the employee’s ability to return to work, the County will move to separate the employee and, if appropriate, make application to CalPERS for a disability retirement on behalf of the employee who is eligible for a CalPERS disability retirement. If an employee is not eligible for CalPERS retirement, then the County will move to refer the employee to LTD. Notwithstanding Article 9, Section 3.E., Payment for Unused Sick Leave, employees medically separated under disability retirement shall be paid all of their unused accrued sick leave. If an employee is denied disability under CalPERS or LTD, the employee will return to work.
G. The County and the Union agree to encourage employees on medical leaves to return to work as soon as possible in a “light duty duty” or “modified duty” capacity if possible.
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Samples: Memorandum of Understanding
Injury or Illness Leave Time. The County and Union Association agree to the following in regard to “leave time” associated with employee injury and illness:
A. When an employee is off work due to an illness or injury, the County will work with the Union Association to offer a plan that allows for crediting of service time to the extent possible under the law and CalPERS rules. The parties understand that employees; employee use of their accrued time, i.e., sick leave, vacation, etc., counts as service credits for CalPERS purposes.
B. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Medical Rights Act (CFRA) leave shall begin to count towards an employee’s twelve (12) week entitlement from the first day of the FMLA/CFRA qualifying event, with notice to the employee. All terms and conditions of the FMLA/CFRA shall apply.
C. Employees off work due to a medical leave of absence shall be required to use accumulated sick leave, which may include being integrated with SDI, LTD, Worker’s Compensation, etc., if necessary, before going on any other County paid or unpaid leave. Employees may elect to “bank” up to eighty (80) hours of their sick leave for use upon their return to work.
D. Employees will be allowed to use accumulated vacation, compensatory time offCTO, etc., during a medical leave. For employees who are off work and eligible for FMLA, the County will continue its health insurance contribution, as defined in Article 8, Section 1, on the employee’s behalf (employees will be responsible for their portion), up to the time of the employee’s separation from County service. An employee who is receiving less than that their scheduled hours as stated above and who ceases to be eligible for County contributions must pay directly to Risk Management the Department of Human Resources the full amount of the employee and County contribution, as prorated below, in order to retain benefit coverage under the County sponsored Healthhealth/Dentaldental/Vision vision Benefit Plan. Hours in Paid Status Employer Portion Paid by Employee 64-80 No charge to the employee 40-63 25% of Employer Contribution 32-39 50% of Employer Contribution Less than 32 100% of Employer Contribution
E. The County will conduct periodic assessments of the status of an employee on medical leave. Assessments will be conducted at thirty (30) days of leave (or 90 ninety (90) days of limited duty) and at least every ninety (90) days thereafter. The employee will be provided with the opportunity to provide input into the assessment.
F. At any point the medical condition of an employee appears to be permanent, long term, of uncertain duration or likely to preclude the employee’s ability to return to work, the County will move to separate the employee and, if appropriate, make application to CalPERS for a disability retirement on behalf of the employee who is eligible for a CalPERS disability retirement. If an employee is not eligible for CalPERS retirement, then the County will move to refer the employee to LTD. Notwithstanding Article 9, Section 3.E.3.F., Payment payment for Unused Sick Leaveunused sick leave, employees medically separated under disability retirement shall be paid all of their unused accrued sick leave. If an employee is denied disability under CalPERS or LTD, the employee will return to work.
G. The County and the Union Association agree to encourage employees on medical leaves to return to work as soon as possible in a “light duty or “modified duty” capacity if possible.
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Samples: Memorandum of Understanding