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Page 40 of 150 Temporary and seasonal employees are generally not eligible for compensation for absences due to jury duty but can take a leave without pay subject to department head approval. However, if a temporary or seasonal employee is classified as exempt, he/she will receive compensation for the jury duty time. For reference, see Minn. Stat. § 593.50. Section 11.06 Court Appearances Employees will be paid their regular wage to testify in court for city-related business. Any compensation received for court appearances (e.g., subpoena fees) arising out of or in connection with city employment, minus mileage reimbursement, must be turned over to the city. Section 11.07 Victim or Witness Leave An employer must allow a victim or witness, who is subpoenaed or requested by the prosecutor to attend court for the purpose of giving testimony to attend criminal proceedings related to the victim’s case. Additionally, a victim of a violent crime, as well as the victim’s spouse or immediate family member (immediate family member includes parent, spouse, child or sibling of the employee) may have reasonable time off from work to attend criminal proceedings related to the victim’s case. An employee must give 48 hours advance notice to the city of their need to be absent unless it is impracticable, or an emergency prevents them from doing so. The city may request verification that supports the employee’s reason for being absent from the workplace. [See also: Sick & Safe Leave under the Sick & Safe Leave Policy for additional information on leave benefits available to employees and certain family members]. For reference, see Minn. Stat. § 611A.036 Section 11.08 Job Related Injury or Illness All employees are required to report any job-related illnesses or injuries to their supervisor immediately (no matter how minor). If a supervisor is not available and the nature of injury or illness requires immediate treatment, the employee is to go to the nearest available medical facility for treatment and, as soon as possible, notify his/her supervisor of the action taken. In the case of a serious emergency, 911 should be called. If the injury is not of an emergency nature, but requires medical attention, the employee will report it to the supervisor and make arrangements for a medical appointment. Workers’ compensation benefits and procedures to return to work will be applied according to applicable state and federal laws. Section 11.09 Pregnancy and Parenting Leave All employees are entitled to take an unpaid leave of absence under the Pregnancy and Parenting Leave Act of Minnesota. Female employees for prenatal care, or incapacity due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related health conditions as well as a biological or adoptive parent in conjunction with after the birth or adoption of a child as eligible for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave and must begin within twelve months of the birth or adoption of the child. In the case where the child must remain in the hospital longer than the mother, the leave must begin within 12 months after the child leaves the hospital. Employee should provide reasonable notice, which is at least 30 days. If the leave must be taken in less than three days, the employee should give as much notice as practicable. Employees are required to use accrued leave (i.e., sick leave, vacation leave, etc.) during Pregnancy and Parenting Leave, except that the Pregnancy and Parenting Leave will not be reduced by any period of paid or unpaid leave taken for prenatal care medical appointments. If the employee has any FMLA 99