4-10 Medical Leave Policy

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Approved: Board of Supervisors
Authority: Human Resources
Resolution: 24-0130
Revised Date: April 16, 2024

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• Medical Leave Policy [PDF]

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. Purpose
2. Policy
   1. Eligibility Requirements for Medical Leave- Federal Law
   2. Eligibility Requirements for Medical Leave- State Laws
   3. Additional Medical Leave Provisions
   4. Restoration of Employment & Benefits Following a Leave
   5. Coordination with Other Leave Policies and Provisions
   6. Questions and Policy Compliance
3. Responsibilities
   1. Department Head/Designees
   2. Individual Department Human Resources 
   3. Central Human Resources 
   4. Employee
4. Procedures of Use of Medical Leave
   
   1. Employee Notice
   2. Required Documentation
   3. Leave Approval Authority fo Longer Duration Medical Leave Requests
   4. Cooperating in the Scheduling of Leave
   5. Using Paid Leave During Unpaid FMLA/CFRA/CPDL Leave
   6. Medical Recertification
   7. Reporting Changes to Anticipated Return to Work Date
   8. Return to Work Medical Certification
   9. Paying Employee's Share of Health Insurance Premiums
5. Definitions

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