The city expects each employee to assume diligent responsibility for attendance and promptness.  Recognizing, however, that illnesses and injuries may occur, the city has established sick leave, salary continuation, and long-term disability benefit plans to compensate an eligible employee for certain time lost for legitimate medical reasons, including time off to secure necessary treatment for a disability.

    Should an employee be unable to work for medical reasons, the employee shall notify the department head by nine a.m. on each day of absence unless otherwise granted an authorized leave. Failure to properly notify the city will be deemed an unexcused absence.

    If an employee is absent for more than three consecutive workdays, a statement from a physician may be required before the employee will be permitted to return to work. In such instances, the city also reserves the right to require the employee to submit to an examination by a physician designated by the city at its discretion.

    Absenteeism or tardiness that is unexcused or excessive in the judgment of the city is grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. (Ord. 1121 § 1 (part), 1993: prior code § 10-7-2)

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