(A) It is the policy of the city to ensure that when employees return to work following any illness or injury, including FMLA, that they are physically and mentally rehabilitated so they can safely perform their regular job duties. Employees who are temporarily unable to perform their regular duties because of an illness or injury incurred on duty may be temporarily assigned “limited duty” work by the city that is consistent with their medical restrictions.
(B) Before an employee shall return to full duty following an illness or injury, the employee must be released from his or her medical provider to perform the full range of essential job duties of his or her position. The employee shall be required to have a fitness-for-duty examination by the doctor specified by the city and submit a certification form to the Clerk-Treasurer.
(C) The employee shall provide all medical certifications related to the on duty illness or injury to the Clerk-Treasurer as requested. If the examination indicates that the employee is released to perform the full range of essential job duties, then the employee shall be directed to return to his or her regular job. If the evaluation indicates that the employee shall not return to full duty, but is able to perform limited duty, the Clerk-Treasurer shall explore limited duty options.
(Ord. 2018-16, passed 1-7-19)