Common use of Leave of Absence for Disability Clause in Contracts

Leave of Absence for Disability. A leave of absence for disability illness may be granted by the Employer upon receipt of a satisfactory medical proof as determined by the Director, Office of Human Resources. Such leave of absence shall not exceed six (6) months duration. Said leave shall be without pay, without benefits and without loss of seniority and is at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. After the expiration of a six (6) month period, if the employee is not able to return to duty, the employee shall be placed on leave of absence for disability and shall be eligible for reinstatement up to a period of three (3) years. After such termination, the employee shall not be entitled to pay or seniority. State laws or regulations shall be followed in regard to such disability leave or termination. Upon return from disability leave, the employee shall be assigned the same job classification, and pay range held prior to leave. While on disability leave the employee will not earn sick days or vacation days. The Employer may require the employee to be examined by an Employer appointed physician at any time. The cost of such examination will be paid by the Employer. Eligibility to return to work from Disability Leave is dependent upon approval by the employee's attending physician and/or Employer approved physician. In a situation where conflicting opinions between the attending physician and Employer approved physician develops, a third physician will be selected by the two physicians. The third physician will conduct the examinations necessary and his/her decision will be final and binding on all parties. The services of this physician will be paid by the Employer or applicable insurance. A written statement from the employee's attending physician must be submitted through Director of Police/Safety to the Department of Human Resources.

Leave of Absence for Disability. ‌ A leave of absence for disability illness may be granted by the Employer upon receipt of a satisfactory medical proof as determined by the Director, Office of Human Resources. Such leave of absence shall not exceed six (6) months duration. Said leave shall be without pay, without benefits and without loss of seniority and is at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. After the expiration of a six (6) month period, if the employee is not able to return to duty, the employee shall be placed on leave of absence for disability and shall be eligible for reinstatement up to a period of three (3) years. After such termination, the employee shall not be entitled to pay or seniority. State laws or regulations shall be followed in regard to such disability leave or termination. Upon return from disability leave, the employee shall be assigned the same job classification, and pay range held prior to leave. While on disability leave the employee will not earn sick days or vacation days. The Employer may require the employee to be examined by an Employer appointed physician at any time. The cost of such examination will be paid by the Employer. Eligibility to return to work from Disability Leave is dependent upon approval by the employee's attending physician and/or Employer approved physician. In a situation where conflicting opinions between the attending physician and Employer approved physician develops, a third physician will be selected by the two physicians. The third physician will conduct the examinations necessary and his/her decision will be final and binding on all parties. The services of this physician will be paid by the Employer or applicable insurance. A written statement from the employee's attending physician must be submitted through Director of Police/Police and Safety to the Department of Human Resources.