When a member of the bargaining unit becomes sick or has been injured, and the employee has no sick days or salary continuation left, and extended sick pay or salary continuation has not been granted, then the employee may apply for a Leave as provided in Section 2113.28. The request must be accompanied by the Statement of Attending Physician verifying the necessity for such leave. The Leave may be granted for periods of thirty (30) days or more, depending on the condition of the employee, not to exceed two (2) years from the date the employee's sick or injury pay has been exhausted.
A medical evaluation by a physician deemed mutually acceptable to both the city and the affected member of the Bargaining Unit will determine the feasibility of the member's return to work within their classification. The member shall avail themselves to meet with representatives of the City, Toledo Fire and Rescue Department, and/or the union to discuss the progress of their medical treatment. Exceptions to this are leaves pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 or industrial injury leave as provided in this agreement.