CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA PACKET

4938-6770-8028 v1 -27 - good cause if the employee had been notified in advance in writing that such verification was necessary. In order to receive compensation while absent on sick leave the employee shall notify their immediate supervisor prior to the time set for beginning their daily duties or as may be specified by the Department Head. When absence is for more than eight (8) hours, the employee may be required to file a physician's certificate or a personal affidavit with their supervisor confirming the absence. A physician's certificate may also be required for an absence of less than eight (8) hours when an employee is disciplined for attendance as set forth in Section 26.1. Section 14. Leaves of Absence 14.1 Family Leave Employees shall be eligible for family leave in accordance with current State and Federal Law. 14.2 Personal Leave Any regular or probationary employee may upon written request to their Department Head and the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations, be granted by the City Manager a leave of absence without pay for unique personal reasons for a period not to exceed three (3) months. The written request must state the reasons for the leave. Employees may request Personal Leave up to sixteen (16) calendar weeks in length in order to take college courses full-time. For purposes of this section, full-time equals 6.1 or more quarter units if on the quarter system or 6.1 or more semester units in on the semester system. These courses must be approved in advance by the employee’s Department Head and the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations and taken from an educational institution accredited by one of the Association of Schools and Colleges on the standardized list of Associations established by the Human Resources Department or otherwise already approved through the tuition reimbursement program. Employees are expected to return to work immediately following completion of courses. In addition, the employee's leave balances shall be taken into account in the City Manager's consideration of the request. The City Manager will also consider the City's ability to get the work tasks accomplished in the employee's absence. During said leave, an employee shall not accrue vacation or sick leave benefits or be eligible for holidays, nor shall such time be considered as service time. The Department Head may grant a regular or probationary employee leave of absence without pay for a period not to exceed one (1) calendar week. Said leaves shall be reported to the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations. 14.3 Extended Medical Leave Page 94 of 200