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39 221698v1 Such assignments are for short-term, temporary disability-type purposes; assignment of light duty is at the discretion of the city administrator. The city administrator reserves the right to determine when and if light duty work will be assigned. When an employee is unable to perform the essential requirements of his/her job due to a temporary disability, he/she will notify the supervisor in writing as to the nature and extent of the disability and the reason why he/she is unable to perform the essential functions, duties, and requirements of the position. This notice must be accompanied by a physician’s report containing a diagnosis, current treatment, and any work restrictions related to the temporary disability. The notice must include the expected time frame regarding return to work with no restrictions, meeting all essential requirements and functions of the city’s job description along with a written request for light duty. Upon receipt of the written request, the supervisor is to forward a copy of the report to the city administrator. The city may require a medical exam conducted by a physician selected by the city to verify the diagnosis, current treatment, expected length of temporary disability, and work restrictions. It is at the discretion of the city administrator whether or not to assign light duty work to the employee. Although this policy is handled on a case-by-case basis. If the city offers a light duty assignment to an employee who is out on workers’ compensation leave, the employee may be subject to penalties if he/she refuses such work. The city will not, however, require an employee who is otherwise qualified for protection under the Family and Medical Leave Act to accept a light duty assignment. The circumstances of each disabled employee performing light duty work will be reviewed regularly. Any light duty/modified work assignment may be discontinued at any time. Section 11.19 Reasonable Accommodations to an Employee for Health Conditions Relating to Pregnancy The city will attempt to provide a female employee who requests reasonable accommodation with the following for her health conditions related to her pregnancy or childbirth without advice of a licensed health care provider or certified doula: • More frequent restroom, food, and water breaks; • Seating; and/or • Limits on lifting over 20 pounds. Additionally, an employer must provide reasonable accommodations to an employee for health conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth upon request, with the advice of a licensed health care provider or certified doula, unless the employer demonstrates that the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the employer's business. In accordance with state law, no employee is required to take a leave of absence for a pregnancy nor accept a pregnancy accommodation. For reference Minn. Stat.§ 181.939, and Minn. Stat. § 181.9414.