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<br />All requests for medical leaves, and for renewal of such leave, must <br />be accompanied by a doctor's certificate verifying the existence of <br />the illness, injury or disability for which medical leave is requested <br />with the expected duration of the absence. An employee is allowed <br />fifteen (15) calendar days to obtain the medical certification. <br /> <br />The employee may not return to the job until the City receives <br />certification by the examining doctor that the employee is medically <br />able to perform the job. <br /> <br />If the employee is determined to be qualified disable employee in <br />accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, (ADA), the <br />examining doctor will aMest to whether the employee is medically <br />able to perform the essential requirements of the job, with or <br />without reasonable accommodations. The department head may <br />consult with a physician or other medical expert to determine <br />reasonable accommodations. <br /> <br />The City will continue to pay the employer's portion of health <br />insurance premiums during an approved medical leave for up to six <br />(6) months. Arrangements should be made by the employee to.' <br />pay the employee's portion during the leave. <br /> <br />10.4 Return from Leave of Absence. <br /> <br />Employees receiving unpaid leave of absence for illness, temporary <br />disability, or child care will be returned to the original position or one of <br />similar status and salary. <br /> <br />Employees receiving unpaid leave of absence in excess of sixty (60) days <br />or for reasons other than illness, temporary disability, or child care cannot <br />be guaranteed return to their original or similar position. If the original <br />position or a position of similar or lesser status and salary is available, it <br />may be offered at the discretion of the City Administrator. Employees will <br />not accrue seniority during the period(s) of unpaid leave of absence. <br /> <br />11 OTHER LEAVES OF ABSENCE <br /> <br />11.1 Military Leave <br /> <br />Minnesota Statutes, Sections 192.26 and 192.261 provide that an <br />employee of a municipality which is a member of the National Guard, the <br />Naval Militia, the Officer's Reserve Corps, the Naval Reserve, the Marine <br />Corps, or any other reserve component of the military or naval forces of <br />the United States, is entitled to a leave of absence without loss of pay, <br />seniority status, efficiency rating, or benefits for the time such employee is <br /> <br />19 <br />