10.2. SR 09-02-2014 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Length and Amount of Leave The length of FMLA leave is not to exceed twelve (12) weeks in any twelve (12) month period. The leave year is calculated based on a rolling year basis measured backwards from the time the employee uses leave. The entitlement to FMLA leave for the birth or placement of a child for adoption expires twelve (12) months after the birth or placement of that child. How Leave May be Taken FMLA leave may be taken in consecutive weeks, may be use intermittently (a day periodically whonas needed), or may be used to reduce the workweek or workday, resulting in a reduced hour schedule. In all cases, the leave may not exceed a total of 12 workweeks. Intermittent Lleave may be taken when medically necessary for the employee's serious health condition or to care for a seriously ill family member. Intermittent leave must be documented in the medical certification form as medically necessary_ If an employee is takinge intermittent leave or leave on a reduced schedule for planned medical treatment, the employee must make a reasonable effort to schedule the treatment so as to not disrupt the Ccity's business. In instances when intermittent or reduced schedule leave for the employee or employee's family member is foreseeable or is for planned medical treatment, including recovery from a serious health condition, the cCity may temporarily transfer an employee to an available alternative position with equivalent pay and benefits if the alternative position would better accommodate the intermittent or reduced schedule. Intermittent/reduced scheduled leave may be taken to care for a newborn or newly placed adopted or foster care child only with the City's approval. Notice All employees requesting FMLA leave must provide written or verbal notice of the need for the leave to the employee's supervisor or human resources. When the need for the leave is foreseeable, the employee must give verbal or written notice to his/her supervisor at least thirty (30) days prior to the date on which leave is to begin. If thirty (30) days' notice cannot be ig ven, the employee is required to give as much notice as practicable, including following required call-in procedures. If an employee fails to give thirty(30) days' notice for a foreseeable leave with no reasonable explanation for the delay, the leave may be denied until thirty (30) days after the employee provides notice. Certification and Documentation Requirements For leave due to an employee's serious health condition or a family member's, the Ccity will require the completion of a Medical Certification fForm by the attending physician or 16