Non-Duty Disability Leave. A disability leave of absence will be granted to employees who have been absent ten (10) or more days and are unable to work because of a non-work related injury, illness, pregnancy or other disability, subject to the right of the City to require a physician’s certificate establishing to the satisfaction of the City that the employee is incapacitated from the safe performance of work due to illness, injury, or other disability. A disability leave shall be with pay and benefits until such time as the employee has exhausted all accrued paid sick leave benefits (and vacation if elected by the employee). This disability leave will continue for the period of the employee’s disability; provided, however, that an employee may not be on a disability leave for a period of more than six (6) consecutive months. At the completion of the six (6) month period, the City may grant an extension of the leave for up to six (6) additional months, if the employee can present evidence from their treating physician that there is a substantial likelihood that the employee will be able to return to work during the period of the extended leave. The City may request at any time, as a condition of continuance of a disability leave of absence, proof of a continuing disability. In situations where the employee’s physical or mental condition raises a reasonable question as to the employee’s capacity to perform the job, the City may require a medical examination by a physician chosen by the City at the City’s expense and, if appropriate, shall require the employee to take a leave of absence under this Section. Employees who are anticipating a leave of absence under this Section may be required to present a physician’s certificate recommending that the employee continue at work and in all cases the employee’s attendance and job responsibilities must be satisfactorily maintained. Employees are required to notify the City of any condition which will require a leave of absence under this Section together with the anticipated date for commencement of such leave. This notice shall be given to the City by the employee as soon as the employee is first aware of the condition. All employees returning to work from a disability leave of absence must present a physician’s certificate satisfactory to the City indicating the employee is physically or mentally able to return to work. In the event that the employee disagrees with the Employer’s determination, they may request a second opinion at their ow...
Non-Duty Disability Leave. A. An employee shall only accrue vacation, sick time, holiday leave or other banks of time off during the first month of the non-duty disability. During the disability, employees must use their time banks in the following order for all work days absent from work: sick, compensatory, vacation, personal leave. An employee cannot supplement their income from the Long-Term disability pay from their time banks to receive "full pay". Only those employees on duty-disability are eligible for continuation of insurance coverages.
B. When an employee becomes ill or disabled, he or she will be placed on a leave for a period not to exceed one year or his or her seniority, whichever is less. If, at the end of that time, said employee is still unable to return to work, his or her employment shall be terminated in accordance with existing policy, rules, regulations, statutes, and ordinances.
C. In the event an active employee disputes workers’ compensation benefits, and prevails, during which time they use their own sick time, they shall be eligible to receive a credit for the used sick time.
Non-Duty Disability Leave. Disability, restricted duty, and/or absence from employment due to non-duty disability, including pregnancy or childbirth (including complications arising therefrom), shall be subject to the following terms, except as otherwise mandated by the terms of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 CFR, Title 29, Chapter V, Subchapter C. Part 925). A disabled employee, subject to the appropriate medical documentation, may request a leave of absence or restricted (light) duty within the Fire Department, as applicable. Requests for leave under these circumstances may be granted if the temporary leave of absence from work will not adversely affect the operations of the Fire Department, and for incremental periods not longer than ninety (90) days. Extensions of leave must be requested and will be subject to the same standards and prerequisites. No disability leave (including those due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related complications) shall be approved for periods exceeding one (1) year. Requests for restricted duty will be reviewed on a case by case basis, with the understanding that the department may reasonably determine the availability of restricted duty work and the employee's capability to perform available work.
Non-Duty Disability Leave. Leaves requested due to illness or medical disability (including maternity) must be accompanied by a medical doctor's certificate that the employee is unable to work and the reason therefore. Employees returning to work must present a doctor's statement indicating the employee's ability to return to the job.
Non-Duty Disability Leave. Disability, restricted duty and/or absence from employment due to non-duty disability including pregnancy or childbirth (including complication arising there from), shall be subject to the following terms. A disabled employee, subject to the appropriate medical documentation, may request a leave of absence or restricted (light) duty within the police department, as applicable. Requests for leave under these circumstances may be granted if the temporary leave of absence from work will not adversely affect the operations of the police department, and for incremental periods not longer than ninety (90) days. Extensions of leave must be requested and will be subject to the same standards and prerequisites. No disability leave (including those due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related complications) shall be approved for periods exceeding one (1) year. Requests for restricted duty will be reviewed on a case by case basis, with the understanding that the department may reasonably determine the availability of restricted duty work and the employee's capability to perform available work.
Non-Duty Disability Leave. A disability leave of absence will be granted to employees who have been absent for more than five (5) consecutive working days because of a non-work related injury, illness, pregnancy or other disability, subject to the right of the Employer to require a physician’s certificate establishing to the satisfaction of the Employer that the employee is incapacitated from the safe performance of work due to illness, injury, or other disability. A disability leave shall be with pay and benefits until such time as the employee has exhausted all accrued paid sick leave benefits and vacation and thereafter shall be without pay or benefits. This disability leave will continue for the period of the employee’s disability; provided, however, that an employee may not be on a disability leave for a period of more than twelve (12) consecutive months or the length of their seniority, whichever is lesser. An employee whose leave ends prior to their being able to return will have rights to return in accordance with Section 8.2.
