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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. 11.8 Authorized Absence Without Pay - Long Term. Upon receipt of a written request from an employee having permanent status, plus action by the Department Head recommending approval of the request, the City Manager may grant a leave of absence without pay for up to six (6) months. An employee returning to duty with the City shall inform the Department Head and the Executive Director of Personnel Services of his or her intention at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the six (6) month period, or shorter period if the full six (6) months is not taken. Upon receipt of such notice, the Department Head shall take steps necessary to restore the employee to his or her former position. In addition to the above, the City Manager may grant a further extension not to exceed a total of one (1) year leave of absence without pay. 11.9 Industrial Leave. Any period of time during which an employee is required to be absent from his or her position by reason of an industrial injury or industrial illness for which he or she is entitled to receive compensation shall not be considered a break in continuous service for the purpose of his or her right to salary adjustments or to the accrual of vacation and seniority. 11.10 Pregnancy Disability Leave. 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 exceed four (4) months. However, an employee may be granted up to an additional two (2) months of leave, at the discretion of the City Manager, for a total of up to six (6) months in which to recover from the disability if substantiated by a physician's certificate. Employees may take an unpaid leave of absence during pregnancy disability consistent with the law. As with all other temporary disabilities, a physician's certificate is required to verify the extent and duration of the temporary disability. An employee who plans to take a pregnancy leave must give a reasonable notice (not less than four (4) weeks) before the date she shall take the leave and the estimated duration of the leave. Health and welfare insurance coverage shall be continued only if the employee pays a cash premium to continue coverage while on a leave of absence without pay or is covered under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or California Family Rights Act (CFRA) provisions. CONFIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION OF SANTA ANA (CASA) MOU: 2010 - 2012 Page 44 25E-46