I-1 - Collective Bargaining Agreement - Draft - 7-1-23

immediately after jury duty is over or they are done testifying as a witness for the city-related matter. 12.5 – Unpaid leave of absence An employee desiring an unpaid leave of absence shall make a written request to the City Administrator, setting forth the reason(s) for the request and the duration of the requested leave. A request for unpaid leave of thirty days or less will approved or disapproved promptly by the City Administrator. A request for an unpaid leave of more than thirty days will be forwarded with the recommendation by the City Administrator to the City Council. In no event shall unpaid leave be approved for more than six months by the City Council. Upon return from an unpaid leave of absence, the City of Tiffin will attempt to place the employee in their former position at the salary and step occupied at the time such leave began; provided however, that the employee is able to perform the essential functions of their position. In the event the former position is not available or, the employee is not able to perform he essential functions of the position, the City of Tiffin will attempt to place the employee in another position consistent with qualifications, ability, and staffing requirements. At no time will employees utilizing unpaid time off be guaranteed a position upon return from an unpaid leave of absence. An employee who fails to return from an unpaid leave of absence on the date specified in the request shall be considered to have resigned their position, unless a written request for an extension has been submitted by the employee, recommended by the City Administrator, and approved by the City Council. While on an unpaid leave of absence an employee shall not accrue benefits nor shall time spent on an unpaid leave absence be considered time worked. The employee must pay their own group health insurance premiums for that portion of an unpaid leave of absence in excess of (30) thirty days. In considering an unpaid leave of absence the employee will be required to use available accruals prior to being placed on leave without pay. ARTICLE XIII SENIORITY & POSTING 13.1 – Definition Seniority means a bargaining unit employee’s length of full-time continuous service with the employer. 13.2 – Probation Period New Full-time employees shall be added to the seniority list upon completion of their probationary period. 13.3 – Seniority Lists The employer shall post on departmental bulletin boards a seniority list showing ORIGINAL 13