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<br /> leave ifher physician certifies that she is unable to <br /> perform her full or light duty work. <br /> 18.3.3 During light duty, the employee may take earned leave time for any <br /> doctors appointments. <br /> 18.3.4 Employee will not lose seniority or permanent station assignments <br /> due to any pregnancy related leave or light duty assignment. This <br /> would not apply to unpaid leave. <br /> 18.3.5 Employees eligible to take a promotional exam will be allowed to <br /> participate in the examination, provided the employee's physician <br /> certifies in writing that the employee is physically capable of <br /> participating in the exam process. The Department will not be <br /> responsible for conducting any additional exams in order to <br /> accommodate employees who are unable to participate in the <br /> process. <br /> 18.3.6 During the course of pregnancy, uniforms shall be worn until fit or <br /> comfort precludes such, at which time appropriate civilian attire will <br /> be allowed. <br /> 18.3.7 Employee shall return to full duty upon receipt of a physicians <br /> statement certifying that the employee is medically qualified to <br /> assume regular duties and responsibilities. Ifthe physician's <br /> statement does not release the employee to regular duties but will <br /> allow light duty, the employee shall be offered light duty until her <br /> physician releases her to full duty status. Light duty shall not <br /> continue for a period of more than six (6) months. <br /> 18.3.8 Employees who want to provide parental care to newborn infants <br /> may do so in accordance with the Department's Family Leave <br /> Provisions. <br />18.4 Industrial Disability Leave <br /> Any regular employee in the classifications of Fire Fighter or Fire Captain who <br /> has suffered any disability arising out of and in the course ofhislher <br /> employment, as defined by the Workers' Compensation Laws of the State of <br /> California, shall be entitled to a period of such disability to a maximum of one <br /> (I) year or until retirement, whichever occurs first. During the period the <br /> employee is paid by the City, the employee shall assign or endorse to the City <br /> any benefit payments received as a result of Workers' Compensation insurance <br /> coverage. The City reserves the right to withhold payment of any disability <br /> benefits until such time it is determined whether or not the illness or injury is <br /> covered by Workers' Compensation. <br /> 34 <br />