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ARTICLE 26 <br /> MEDICAL LEAVE AND DISABILITY LEAVE <br /> 26 . 01 ELIGIBILITY <br /> A. Full time permanent non-shift employees earn medical leave at the <br /> rate of one work day per month starting the first full month of <br /> employment. Shift employees shall accrue medical leave at the rate <br /> of one day per month . For purposes of computation , one full 24-hour <br /> shift will be equal to two 12-hour medical leave days . <br /> B . Medical leave may be taken as earned . However, the initial <br /> probationary period shall be extended by the same number of shifts <br /> used as medical leave . <br /> C . Frequent claiming of benefits underthis rule will constitute grounds for <br /> the assumption by the Emergency Services Director that the physical <br /> condition of the employee is below the standard necessary for the <br /> proper performance of duties . Use of medical leave is limited to three <br /> undocumented occurrences per fiscal year unless medical <br /> certification is provided and the Human Resources Department <br /> authorizes the additional use of medical leave . No authorization will <br /> be unduly withheld . Evidence of malingering or the abuse of this <br /> benefit will constitute grounds for prompt dismissal or disciplinary <br /> action by the Emergency. Services Department. <br /> 46 <br />