ARTICLE VII

SECTION H

MATERNITY LEAVE

  1. Maternity leave will begin on the date she leaves work. Sick leave and/or vacation time, if desired, may be used up to the limit of accrual at that time. Following use of such paid leave, the time off will revert to leave without pay. FMLA and CFRA leave time will run concurrent with the Maternity Leave authorized in the MOU and a maximum of seven (7) months will be allowed. CFRA leave time runs subsequent to FMLA time under the provisions of the Pregnancy Disability Law.

  2. All benefits (cafeteria) shall be paid by the city for up to 3 months. As necessary, the employee will make her payments to the City Treasurer by the 25th of each month.

  3. Before leave without pay is granted, the employee will comply with Article VII, Section A.

  4. Upon return from maternity leave, "Medical Authorization for Return-to-Work" should be completed by her physician and given to the Personnel/Risk Management department.

  5. When an employee terminates, but is reinstated within one (1) year, such reinstatement shall be within the same salary step and without any loss in vacation time or other fringe benefits related to tenure. The employee should not expect reinstatement to the same position unless the position is vacant and available.