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10.5 Unauthorized Absence Unauthorized absence from duty for any duration of time may be considered cause for dismissal. Absence from duty without approved leave for five (5) consecutive working days shall be deemed a resignation from the service; provided, however, if the employee returns to work and provides an explanation for such absence which their Department Head finds satisfactory, the Department Head may restore the employee to their position, with the City Manager's approval. 10.6 Authorized Absences Without Pay - Short Term Absence without pay not to exceed five (5) consecutive work days may be authorized by the Department Head. Absence without pay up to fifteen (15) calendar days may be authorized by the Department Head with the approval of the City Manager. Such an absence may be authorized only if in the judgment of the Department Head it serves the best interest of the City. 10.7 Authorized Absence Without Pay-_Long Term Upon receipt of a written request from an employee having permanent status and recommendation of approval by the Department Head, the City Manager with recommendation from the Executive Director of Human Resources may grant a leave of absence without pay for up to six (6) months. Additionally, the City Manager with recommendation from the Executive Director of Human Resources may grant an unpaid leave of absence extension of up to one(1)year. An employee returning to duty with the City from such leave of absence shall inform the Department Head and the Executive Director of Human Resources of their intention at least thirty(30)calendar days prior to the expiration of the leave of absence.Upon receipt of such notice, the Department Head will take steps necessary to restore the employee to their former position. 10.8 Industrial Leave Any period of time during which an employee is required to be absent from their position by reason of an industrial injury or industrial illness for which they are entitled to receive compensation shall not be considered a break in continuous service for the purpose of their right to salary adjustments or to the accrual of vacation and seniority. 10.9 Pregnancy Disability Leave Employees may take an unpaid leave of absence during pregnancy disability consistent with the Pregnancy Disability Law (PDL), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and/or California Family Rights Act (CFRA). A pregnant employee is entitled to a reasonable leave of absence without pay for any temporary disability resulting from pregnancy, miscarriage, childbirth or recovery therefrom. Such reasonable leave of absence shall not 2025 MOU City of Santa Ana&SEIU Full-Time Employees Unit Page 54