SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 721 (SEIU) - PART-TIME (2013-2015)

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satisfactory to the Department Head regarding the cause of his or her absence, the Department Head may restore him or her to his or her position, with the City Manager's approval. 10.6 Authorized Absence Without Pay — Short Term. Absence without pay not to exceed five (5) consecutive working days, may be authorized by the Department Head. Absence without pay not to exceed 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, 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. 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. An employee returning to duty with the City shall inform the Department Head and the Executive Director of Personriel 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 will take steps necessary to restore the employee to his or her former position. 10.8 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 there from. 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 will take the leave and the estimated duration of the leave. Health and welfare insurance coverage will be continued only if the employee continues to pay a cash premium to continue coverage while on a leave of absence without pay. 10.9 Family Medical Leave Act. The City shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). 26