La Mesa Municipal Code Ch. 3.28 Leave

Each probationary and regular employee in the city service will accumulate sick leave with pay at the rate of one working day for each full month of service, subject to the conditions set forth in this chapter.

(Ord. 1585; April 25, 1967: prior Ord. 790; April 4, 1957)

An employee may use sick leave with pay for absence necessitated by injuries, illnesses, required dental care, exposure to contagious diseases, or death, or a sickness in his immediate family. "Immediate family" shall include the employee's parents, brothers and sisters, spouse or children, stepchildren, grandparents, and mother-in-law and father-in-law.

(Ord. 2238; October 9, 1980: Ord. 2454 § 1; June 9, 1987)

In order to be eligible for sick leave with pay, an employee must:

(a) Report promptly to his department head the reason for his absence;

(b) Keep his department head informed on his condition if the absence is of more than three days duration;

(c) Permit the city to make such medical examinations as it may deem desirable; and

(d) Upon request of the appointing authority, department or division head, furnish satisfactory evidence of incapacity upon return to duty from absence on sick leave. A written report from a duly licensed and practicing physician, or other recognized practitioner stating the nature, duration and extent of such incapacity shall be deemed satisfactory evidence of incapacity. Such written report shall be required for all absences in excess of five working days. No salary or wages shall be paid for any period of absence under this section where the employee has failed to comply with the requirements of this subsection.

(Ord. 790, as amended by Ord. 973; November 25, 1958)

Abuse of the sick leave benefit provisions by the city employee will constitute sufficient grounds for dismissal or such other disciplinary action as the city manager deems appropriate.

(Ord. 790; April 4, 1957)

Sick leave accumulations for prior years of service, commencing with date of employment, shall be determined on the basis of an employee's continuous employment record with the city, in accordance with the manner set forth herein.

(Ord. 790 Art. 13 § 3; April 4, 1957)

A regular city employee may be granted leave of absence with pay if called for jury duty.

(Ord. 790; April 4, 1957)

A regular city employee may be granted leave of absence with or without pay for an established period for advanced study or other purpose approved by the city manager which will serve the interest of the city.

(Ord. 790; April 4, 1957)

Department heads, with the consent of the City Manager, shall have the authority to approve vacation, jury duty and sick leave with pay.

(Ord. 790, April 4, 1957; Ord. 2077, August 24, 1976)

Leaves of absence will be requested by the employee, approved by the department head, and reported to the office of the city manager.

(Ord. 790; April 4, 1957)

Leaves of absence for other purposes with or without pay, may be authorized by the city manager when recommended by the department head.

(Ord. 790; April 4, 1957)