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• • • 21 A -5 substantial economic injury to the City. In this situation the employee would be notified of the City's intent to deny restoration and would be given the opportunity to retum to work immediately to retain his/her job. The City may cancel a leave of absence at any time the employee utilizes the leave for purposes other than stated when the leave was granted. Effect on Benefits Seniority and other benefits not specifically addressed in this section, shall not accrue during any period of unpaid FMLA leave. However, any benefits accrued prior to the commencement of unpaid FMLA leave will not be lost. Insurance Benefits An employee granted FMLA leave will continue to be covered under the City's Flexible Benefit Plan under the same conditions and at the same level of City contribution as would have been provided if they had been continuously employed during the leave period. If there are changes in the City's contribution levels, or employee premium co- share amounts while the employee is on leave, those changes will take place as if the employee were still on the job. The employee shall be required to continue payment of the employee portion of all group insurance benefits elected under the Flexible Benefit Plan. The employee will be advised at the beginning of the leave period as to the amount and method of payment. If an employee's contribution is more than 30 days late, the City may terminate the employee's insurance benefits. Leave Time Benefits An employee on paid FMLA leave shall continue to accrue leave time benefits such as vacation and sick leave, for the duration of the paid leave. An employee on unpaid FMLA leave shall not accrue any additional leave time benefits for the duration of the unpaid leave. Holidays shall not be paid during any period of unpaid FMLA leave. Failure to Return From FMLA Leave If the employee fails to retum from FMLA leave, for reasons other than the continuation of the serious injury or illness of the covered servicemember, or for circumstances beyond the employee's control, and in either situation, medical certification is required within 30 days of failure to retum, the City may seek reimbursement for the premiums paid for group insurance benefits on behalf of the employee during the period of unpaid leave.