§ 14-182. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In accordance with federal law, the town will grant twelve (12) weeks of unpaid leave of absence for employees (1) to care for a family member with a serious health condition, (2) because a serious health condition of an employee makes the employee unable to perform the functions of his or her job, or (3) in conjunction with the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child. This leave will be granted to any employee who has been employed by the town at least twelve (12) months and has worked one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) hours within those twelve (12) months.

The employee must give advance notice of thirty (30) days for foreseeable events like planned medical treatment. For medical emergencies, the employee must give notice as promptly as possible.

Parenting leave begins at the time requested, but no later than six (6) weeks after the birth or adoption, or when the child leaves the hospital, whichever is later.

Upon request for medical leave, the town will require certification of the condition from an appropriate health care provider. Depending upon the need which is certified, leave may be taken intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule.

Employees on FMLA leave may be required to take accrued vacation or sick leave concurrently.

(Ord. No. 2003-6, 6-10-03)