It is the policy of the City to grant up to twelve (12) weeks of family and medical leave
during a "rolling" twelve (12) month period to eligible employees in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) and up to 26 weeks for certain military caregiver leave. A rolling twelve (12) month period means the twelve (12) month period measured backwards from the date an employee uses the leave, provided the eligible employee has leave. If the eligible employee does not, the leave will be unpaid, however, benefits will continue during the leave as required by law.
Employees may be required to provide a return-to-work form from their medical provider when returning from FMLA leave. If the City believes the employee cannot perform the essential functions of the position, the City may require a Fitness for Duty Certification (FDC) examination from a City approved medical provider. The City may delay restoration of employment until the FDC is provided. Unless the employee provides either a FDC or new medical certification for a serious health condition at the time the employee's FMLA leave concludes, the employee may be terminated.
The City's policies, procedures and guidelines for Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") leave are set forth in the Employee Handbook.
(Ord. C40-22. Passed 6-20-22.)