Leaves of Absence (Family Medical Leave Act). Leaves of absence requested under the Family Medical Leave Act shall conform to the Federal Laws and Department policies. (Cite the General Order in the Department’s Rules & Regulations Manual for additional language.) If the member can meet the eligibility requirements as set by the City's disability income plan, he may apply for the Long Term Disability benefit. (Cite Article #16.) If the Department's operations are affected due to the length of the unpaid leave of absence and a medical authority cannot determine when the employee is able to work, it shall be the Chief of Police’s discretion to hire a temporary or regular replacement. If the employee is able to recover from the disability during the limitation period of the long-term disability benefit and the Commission is satisfied with the recovery, he will have preference over applicants outside the City to apply for any position within the City that he is qualified for. If the employee cannot recover during the limitation period as described above, the employee shall be terminated.
Leaves of Absence (Family Medical Leave Act). Employees will be allowed to take up to twelve (12) weeks leave under provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. The employee may choose to take the total time as unpaid leave, or the employee may use sick or personal days for this leave. However, the leave will be unpaid once sick or personal days have been exhausted. Any benefits to which the employee is entitled which may include: health, dental, vision and life insurances; will remain intact during the leave. Upon return from the leave, the employee is entitled to the same position he/she held before the leave.
Leaves of Absence (Family Medical Leave Act). The City will comply with the federal Family Medical Leave Act currently in effect and as it may be amended from time to time.
