If an employee is not eligible for FMLA leave or has exhausted his/her FMLA leave, the Company provides medical leaves of absence to eligible employees who are temporarily unable to work due to a serious health condition or disability, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Eligible employees should make requests for medical leave to their supervisors at least 30 days in advance of foreseeable events and as soon as possible for unforeseeable events.
A healthcare provider’s statement must be submitted verifying the need for medical leave and its beginning and expected ending dates. Any changes in this information should be promptly reported to the Company. Employees returning from medical leave must submit a healthcare provider’s verification of their fitness to return to work. If the employee has medical restrictions, the Company will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to assist the employee in performing the essential functions of their job.
When a medical leave ends, the employee will be reinstated to the same position, if it is available, or to an equivalent position for which the employee is qualified.
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