(a) A female employee will be eligible for maternity leave for that period of time that she is physically incapable of performing her regular work related duties. Such leave shall be provided in accordance with the policy and procedure mutually established and agreed upon by the City and the Union.
(b) In the event of extended disability resulting from pregnancy or childbirth, the Firefighter shall be entitled to use her accumulated sick time, bonus days and vacation days, and may submit a request to the Director of Human Resources for extended sick benefits. The employee's prior work record with regard to her usage of sick days and her seniority will be taken into account in determining eligibility for such extension. In the event the requested extension is denied, then the employee may be placed on leave of absence as provided in section 2125.34.
(c) The female Firefighter shall be entitled to sick pay for maternity to the extent of the total accumulated days to the credit of the employee. In the event the Firefighter does not elect pay under this section, or if the employee has used all the sick pay to which she is entitled, the Firefighter shall be placed on Maternity Leave. The first ten (10) sick days when used in accordance with this section shall have no effect on Bonus Days as provided in Section 2125.72.
(d) An employee shall at the option of the employee be entitled to sick pay for maternity. The employee shall be entitled to take up to ten (10) eight (8) hour days, or four (4) tours, for the purpose of parturient requirements. The ten (10) sick days or four (4) tours when in accordance with this section shall have no effect on Bonus Days as provided in Section 2125.72.
(Ord. 463-03. Passed 5-27-03.)