HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-5 - Request for Extension of Industrial LeaveCONSENT ITEM
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: AMELIA AYALA, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT
VIA: TROY BUTZLAFF, ICMA-CM, CITY MANAGER
DATE: MAY 16, 2016
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF INDUSTRIAL LEAVE
SUMMARY:
On Monday, February 22, 2016, Bus Driver (“Employee”) sustained a work injury which resulted in the
Employee being placed off work by a medical doctor. Employee continues to remain off work. This action
approves the Employee’s request for an extension of Industrial Leave as provided for in Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the Azusa City Employees (ACEA).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action:
1)Approve Employee’s request for an extension of Industrial Leave, for the maximum period of six
months per the Azusa City Employees Association (ACEA) MOU for a work related injury/illness.
DISCUSSION:
An Employee sustained a work related injury on February 22, 2016 which resulted in the Employee
being placed off-work (Industrial Leave) by a medical doctor. The Employee continues to on Industrial
Leave and is now requesting an extension of their regular rate of pay as stated in the Azusa City
Employees Association (ACEA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU states in part:
16.3.1 An employee granted Industrial Leave shall continue to be compensated at his regular rate of pay in
lieu of temporary disability payments.
16.3.3 An Industrial Leave of up to ninety (90) calendar days shall be authorized for each injury or illness
determined to be compensable under the Workers’ Compensation Act. Paid leave may be continued
subject to review by the City Council at the end of such ninety (90) calendar day period to a
maximum of six (6) months. Supporting medical documentation must accompany such requests for
leave and be submitted thirty (30) days prior to expiration date.
APPROVED
COUNCIL MEETING
5/16/2016
Extension of Workers Compensation Salary Continuation
May 16 , 2016
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Employee’s 90 calendar days of Industrial Leave will end on or about May 23, 2016. Employee has
submitted the appropriate medical documentation to certify absence from work and has requested an
additional 90 calendar day extension, up to a maximum of six months (per the MOU), which is August 23,
2016. Employee will be evaluated again by a physician on June 21, 2016, at which time the Employee’s
ability to return to work will be addressed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Amelia Ayala Louie F. Lacasella
Director of Human Resources & Risk Management Management Analyst
Reviewed and Approved:
Troy L. Butzlaff, ICMA-CM
City Manager