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How Leave May be Taken FMLA leave may be taken in consecutive weeks, intermittently (a day periodically as 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 twelve 12) workweeks. Intermittent leave 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 taking intermittent leave or leave on a reduced schedule for planned medical treatment, the employee must make a reasonable effort to schedule the treatment ems- toto not disrupt the city'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 city 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 of -and human resources. When the need for the leave is foreseeable, the employee must give verbal of -and 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 given, 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 city will require the completion of a Medical Certification Forma by the attending physician or practitioner. The form must be submitted to Duman Rresources within fifteen (15) calendar days after requested. If the form is not submitted in a timely fashion, the employee must provide a reasonable explanation for the delay. Failure to provide medical certification may result in a denial or delay of the leave. The city may require an employee obtain a second opinion from a provider which the city selects. If necessafnecessarv, to resolve a conflict between the original certification and the second opinion, the city may require the opinion of a third doctor. This third opinion will be considered final. An employee will be provisionally entitled to leave and benefits under the FMLA pending the second and/or third opinion. When leave is due to an employee's own serious health condition, a fitness for duty certification (FFD) may be required before an employee can return to work. Failure to timely provide such certification may eliminate or delay an employee's right to reinstatement under the FMI.A. 24