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30 221698v1 sibling, parent, grandparent, stepparent, parent-in-law (mother-in-law and father-in-law), and grandchild (includes step-grandchild, biological, adopted, or foster grandchild). After accrued sick leave has been exhausted, vacation leave may be used upon approval of the city administrator, to the extent the employee is entitled to such leave. To be eligible for sick leave pay, the employee will: • Communicate with his/her immediate supervisor, as soon as possible after the scheduled start of the workday, for each and every day absent; • Keep his/her immediate supervisor informed of the status of the illness/injury or the condition of the ill family member; • Submit a physician’s statement upon request. After an absence, a physician’s statement may be required on the employee’s first day back to work, indicating the nature of the illness or medical condition and attesting to the employee’s ability to return to work and safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Any work restrictions must be stated clearly on the return-to-work form. Employees who have been asked to provide such a statement may not be allowed to return to work until they comply with this provision. Sick leave may be denied for any employee required to provide a doctor’s statement until such a statement is provided. The city has the right to obtain a second medical opinion to determine the validity of a sick leave claim, or to obtain information related to restrictions or an employee’s ability to work. The city will arrange and pay for an appropriate medical evaluation when it is required by the city. Any employee who makes a false claim for sick leave will be subject to discipline up to and including termination. Employees must normally use sick leave prior to using paid vacation, or compensatory time and prior to an unpaid leave of absence during a medical leave. With the approval of the City Administrator, city employees having accrued sick leave are allowed to donate a portion of the accrued sick leave to fellow employees experiencing a major medical condition. A major condition is considered to be a severe illness, major surgery, other physical ailment or other instances that qualify under the sick leave policy that causes, or is expected to cause an absence from work for 15 working days or more in any 12 month period. Conditions The donation of sick leave from one employee to another is subject to the following: 1. An employee must make a request to the department director or human resources to receive donated sick leave; 2. An employee is only eligible to receive donated sick leave for time lost from work due to a major medical condition as described above; 3. An employee will only be eligible to receive donated sick leave after all accrued sick leave, compensatory time and vacation have been used;