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e e ORDINANCE NO. 93-1924 PAGE 2 paid vacation, first will be substituted for any unpaid Family/Medical Leave, if requested by the employee. If leave is requested because of the employee's own serious health condition, any accrued paid sick leave will be substituted first and then accrued paid vacation will be substituted for any unpaid Family/Medical Leave, if requested by the employee. The use of paid leave time for unpaid leave time does not extend the 12 week leave period. 3. If leave is requested because of the employee's own or a covered relation's serious health condition, the employee and the relevant health care provider must supply appropriate medical certification. Medical Certification Forms may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. When leave is requested, the City will notify the employee of the requirement for medical certification and when it is due (at least 15 days after leave is requested). Failure to provide requested medical certification in a timely manner may result in denial of leave until it is provided. The City, at its expense, may require an examination by a second health care provider designated by the City, if it reasonably doubts the medical certification initially provided. If the second health care provider's opinion conflicts with the original medical certification, the City, at its expense, may require a third, mutually agreeable, health care provider to conduct an examination and provide a final and binding opinion. The City may require subsequent medical recertification on a reasonable basis. 4. If medically necessary for a serious health condition of the employee or his or her spouse, child, or parent, leave may be taken on an intermittent or reduced leave schedule. If leave is requested on this basis, the City may require the employee to transfer temporarily to an alternative position (equivalent in pay and benefits) which accommodates recurring periods of absence. 5. No loss of service credit with the City will occur as a result of the leave, but no benefit credits will accrue toward vacation or sick leave during unpaid leave. However, accruals toward vacation and sick leave may be earned during paid leave. 6. The employee's health benefits will continue during the leave, in accordance with the City of La Porte Medical Plan Document. However, if the employee does not return to work they will be responsible for 100% repayment of premiums paid by the City, unless they cannot return to work because of a serious health condition or other circumstances beyond their control. The employee is responsible for payment of their dependent coverage premiums and other authorized payroll deductions while they are on leave.