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(t) Procedure for Requesting Leave and Notice All employees requesting FMLA leave must provide written or verbal notice of the need for the leave to 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 given, the employee is required to give as much notice as practicable, including following required call -in procedures. The Utilities requires an employee on FMLA leave to report periodically on the employee's status and intent to return to work. (g) Certification and Documentation Requirements For leave due to an employee's serious health condition or that of an employee's family member, the Utilities will require the completion of a Medical Certification form by the attending physician or practitioner. The form must be submitted by the employee to Human Resources within fifteen (15) calendar days after leave is 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. When leave is due to an employee's own serious health condition, a fitness for duty certification (FFD) will 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 FMLA. If an employee is using intermittent leave and reasonable safety concerns exist regarding the employee's ability to perform their duties, a FFD certificate may be required as frequently as every 30 days during periods when the employee has used intermittent leave. Recertification of leave may be required if the employee requests an extension of the original length approved by the Utilities or if the circumstances regarding the leave have changed. Recertification may also be required if there is a question as to the validity of the certification or if the employee is unable to return to work due to the serious health condition. (h) Annual Medical Certification and Recertification Where the employee's need for leave due to the employee's own serious health condition lasts beyond a single leave year, the Utilities will require employees to provide a new medical certification in each subsequent leave year. (i) Reinstatement 59 July 2024 2313900 124