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• POLICY: DISCHARGE Approved By: City Code Section: 5.01 Revision History 1988, 1997 The City may:dismiss any employee at any time for misconduct, inefficiency, incompetence, violation of work rules, or other just cause. Employees who are involuntarily terminated will be paid through their termination date. In addition, employees will receive the value of any accrued vacation and sick leave, under the conditions of Section 5.30, Termination and Separation Policies. Employees will be paid for wages earned within 24 hours of their termination if requested by the employee. The basis of a discharge shall not be predicated on the employee's race, sex, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or status with regard to public assistance. New probationary employees may be terminated at any time for any reason that does not violate local, state or federal law with or without notice subject to the rights of veterans. For additional Information regarding just cause and termination procedures, see Section 1.10 Discipline. POLICY: INSURANCE CONTINUATION: COBRA, Chapter 488 & Flex Benefits Approved By: 26 CFR Part 1, MS §62A, 62D &471.61 Section: 5.05 Revision History: 1997 Certain State and Federal laws allow employees and their eligible family members to continue purchasing Mounds View's group health plan, dental and life insurance after the employee leaves City employment or reduces their hours below benefit earning levels. This purchase is at the employee's own expense and is known as "insurance continuation." COBRA "COBRA" stands for Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985. This federal and Minnesota state law allows health, life, and dental insurance continuation for up to 18 months. In some instances, the federal law allows an employee and eligible family members to continue health and dental insurance for 29 or 36 months. Life Insurance Continuance of Coverage Whenever a covered employee ceases employment with the City, insurance coverage will be discontinued on the first day of the month following the date of termination. Pursuant to State Law, a terminating employee may elect to continue life insurance for a period up to 18 months at the terminating employee's expense. Health/Dental Continuance of Coverage Employees are notified by the City's group health care provider and the City regarding dental continuation coverage. • Retirement Benefits (Chapter 488) If an employee is retiring and is eligible for a retirement annuity or is receiving disability benefits