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Page 40 I. Administration of Extended Illness Leave Extended illness leave can be used only if an employee is on leave due to a certified illness or injury for three consecutive work days, except as provided below. Such extended illness leave will be administered as described below. 1. Employees may not use extended illness leave until it has been credited to the employee’s bank in the payroll system. 2. To be eligible to receive extended illness leave benefits, an employee will inform his or her department director or Administration of his or her need to take extended illness leave. Employees are required to keep the City informed on a regular basis of their status to remain eligible for paid benefits. 3. The City reserves the right to have its own physician examine the employee periodically to render an opinion on whether the employee is able to return to work. If an employee is deemed to be able to resume productive work for the City, the employee will be directed to report to an appropriate work assignment. If the employee fails to report for work as directed, paid benefits may be terminated. 4. When an employee requests extended illness leave a physician’s statement may be required by the City prior to the employee’s return to work. The physician’s statement must indicate the nature and length of the disability, any restrictions which the disability places upon the employee’s ability to perform the work, and attest to the employee’s ability to return to work. An employee who has been asked to provide such a statement will not continue receiving benefits until he/she has complied with this provision. 5. If an employee exhausts PTO/ESST leave before the 3-day “waiting period” has been completed during a period of incapacity (as defined in this policy), extended illness leave will not be granted until after the 3-day waiting period. 6. An employee who makes a false claim for extended illness leave benefits will be subject to disciplinary measures. 7. While receiving paid benefits under this section the employee will continue to accrue PTO/ESST leave and receive the City’s contribution for health and dental insurance. 8. Extended illness leave balances will not be converted to any other form, such as severance pay, a health care savings account, or paid time off. 6.19 Minnesota Paid Leave The City provides time off to eligible employees who qualify for Minnesota Paid Leave (MNPL) benefits under Minnesota law. The City of Lino Lakes is a participant in the State of Minnesota’s Paid Leave program. MNPL benefits are funded through premium contributions payable to the State of Minnesota or an equivalent plan. The premium cost will be split between the City and employee as follows: The City of Lino Lakes will pay 50% of the required premium and employees will pay 50% of the premium cost through payroll deductions starting January 1, 2026. Eligibility Page 101 of 166