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not accrue during an unpaid leave of absence. • Step increases and probationary periods will be extended by the length of the unpaid leave. The newly established anniversary date will be used for all future pay increases, however the employees hire date will not change because of such leave. Insurance Continuation During unpaid leave, the employee may continue to be covered by group health, dental and life insurance, but will be responsible for paying one hundred percent (100%) of the premium costs. During the first calendar month the employee will be responsible for paying the pro-rated portion of their monthly insurance premiums for the days they are on unpaid leave. The employee must return to work the first day following the end of the leave and must notify their Department Head or City Administrator at least one (1) month prior to that date of their intention to return. L. Job Related Leave (Clerk Administrator) A job related leave policy has been established to grant employees an extended period of time off without pay for job related reasons. A regular full-time employee may request a period of time off without pay for a period of not less than three or more than six months. The employee must substantiate the request for such leave by relating it to the exploration of career change, to educational advancement which would enhance present position performance, or to stress factors associated with the employee's present situation. Procedures for approval and policies regarding status of benefits and continuation of insurance stated under"Unpaid Leave of Absence" shall also apply to related Job unpaid Leave of Absences. POLICY: WORKING HOURS, ATTENDANCE, and BREAKS Approved By: City Code Section: 2.10 Revision History 1988, 1997 Working Hours and Attendance Each employee is vital to the operation of the City and therefore each employee must comply with City rules and department rules. Employees are expected to work the normal hours and the minimum number of hours per week as established for the position. The City expects each employee to come to work on time, and regularly. From time to time, absences and tardiness are unavoidable. If an employee is must be absent or late, they are expected to notify their. Supervisor, or the person designated by their Supervisor, as soon as possible. Excessiv,c tardiness or absence may result in disciplinary action, including discharge. Each employee shall ensure that time worked and absences are correctly reported and the . distribution of hours worked are charged to their proper accounts. Supervisors are also responsible for proper time sheet entries.