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The cin� shall not dischar e. disci�line,�enalize, interfere with, or othenvise retaliate or discriminate <br />�Tg�unst an em�lovee for asserting ESST rights, reaTesting an ESST leave absence, or �ursuing <br />remedies. Further, use of ESST ��ill not be factored into an�- attendance point system the ci ,- ma�� use. <br />��dditionall� it is unlawful to re�ort or threaten to re�ort a�erson or a familv member's immigration <br />status for exercising a right under ESST. <br />Benefits and Return to Work <br />During an em�lo�-ee's use of ESST, an em�lo�ree will continue to receive the cit��'s em�lo�rer insurance <br />contribution as if thev were working, and the em�lo�-ee will be res�onsible for anv share of their <br />insurance �remiums. <br />An em�lo�ee returning from time off using accrued ESST is entifled to return to work at the same rate <br />of �av received when their leave began,�lus anv automatic �a�justments that mav have occurred <br />during the em�lo�ee's time of£ Seniori r during ESST absences will continue to accrue as if the <br />em�lo�ree has been continuall�- em�lo,r� ed. <br />��'hen there is a se�aration from em�lo�-ment ��ith the ci�- and the em�lo`ree is rehired again within <br />180 days of se�aration,�reviousl�- accrued ESST that had not been used or �aid out will be reinstated. <br />An em�lo�-ee is entitled to use and accrue ESST at the commencement of reem�lo��ment. <br />Sick Leave Donation <br />With the written consent of the cit�r administrator, employees «�h� e��sn Sick Lea�Te may donate ee�r� <br />�,,�v,,, ,.c �:,_�_ „�,, t_.,,.,,�:,.� leave to fellow employees experiencing a major illness such as, but not limited <br />to, heart attack, stroke, organ transplant, or other illness all of which must be supported by a physician's <br />diagnosis, a catastrophic accident with serious injuries supported by a physician's diagnosis, or to care for <br />a spouse or dependent under the same circumstances. <br />An employee is eligible to receive donated leave: <br />1. If the employee currently earns sick leave. <br />2. After all their own sick, vacation, compensatory, or other leaves are e�austed. <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 disabilit�- insurance or `�Jorkers' Compensation. <br />5. Up to a ma�mum of 240 hours. <br />6. If the physician's diagnosis indicates the employee will be able to return to work after <br />rehabilitation or recovery. <br />If the em�lo�-ee is eli�ible for F�LL�, d�onated leave is used concurrently with FMLA leave and must be <br />used within twelve (12) weeks of the date of the illness or be forfeited. If the condition of the recipient <br />improves and s/he is able to return to work either in a light duty capacity, if work is a�=ailable, or to <br />his/her normal work schedule, any donated leave time shall be forfeited and remain in the bank of the <br />donor. <br />An employee may donate up to sixteen (16) hours per recipient per year made in increments of not less <br />than eight (8) hours. Employees with a combined sick leave and ESST balance of more than 960 hours <br />shall donate equal shares of sick or ESST and vacation. Employees with a combuled sick leave and ESST <br />balance of less than 960 hours may donate only sick or ESST leave. The employee must complete a Leave <br />Donation Form to donate leave. All donations are anonymous. <br />Page 22�66 <br />