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to work and safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable <br />accommodation. <br />Any work restrictions must be stated clearly on the return -to -work form. Employees who have been <br />asked to provide such a statement may not be allowed to return to work until they comply with this <br />provision. Sick leave may be denied for any employee required to provide a doctor's statement until <br />such a statement is provided. <br />The city has the right to obtain a second medical opinion to determine the validity of an employee's <br />workers' compensation or sick leave claim, or to obtain information related to restrictions or an <br />employee's ability to work. The city will arrange and pay for an appropriate medical evaluation when it <br />is required by the city. <br />An employee attempting to use sick time for reasons other than those explicitly permitted in this policy <br />will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. <br />A doctor's note shall be required if an employee is absent more than four (4) days or if abuse of sick leave <br />is suspected. In some circumstances, an employee may be requested to submit to a medical examination <br />by a physician or medical facility licensed to practice medicine. In such a circumstance, the city may select <br />the physician and facility that will conduct the examination. <br />Sick Leave Donation <br />With the written consent of the city administrator, employees may donate equal shares of sick and <br />vacation leave to fellow employees experiencing a major illness such as, but not limited to, heart attack, <br />stroke, organ transplant, or other illness all of which must be supported by a physician's diagnosis, Of -a <br />catastrophic accident with serious injuries supported by a physician's diagnosis, or to care for a spouse or <br />dependent under the same circumstances.: <br />An employee beis eligible to receive donated leave: <br />1. If the employee currently earns sick leave. <br />2. AOft1rafter all o their-employee-s own sick, vacation, compensatory, or other leaves arehw <br />been exhausted. <br />3. Only for normal work hours lost due to the illness for which the leave is donated. <br />4. Only for time not covered by disability insurance or Wworkers' Ccompensation. <br />5. Up to a maximum of 240 hours. <br />6. If the physician's diagnosis indicates-fliftt the employee will be able to return to work after <br />rehabilitation or recovery. <br />Mhe donated leave m beis used concurrently with FM1.A leave and must be used within twelve 12� <br />weeks of the date of the illness or be. Tl...,,,te ek !ewe not ea within i~ 12 weeks - ril be forfeited. If <br />the condition of the employee recipient improves so tha and s/he is able to return to <br />work either in a light duty capacity, if work is available, or to his/her normal work schedule, any donated <br />leave time shall be forfeited and remain in the bank of the donor. <br />An employee may donate up to sixteen 16� hours of equal shafes of sick afid vaea6ofi per recipient per <br />year made in increments of not less than eight (8) hours. Employees with a sick leave balance of more <br />than 960 hours shall donate equal shares of sick and vacation. Employees with a sick leave balance of less <br />20 <br />