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6.K. - Page 60 of 190 <br />the event no designated beneficiary has been <br />chosen, the beneficiary listed in the unit member's <br />life insurance policy will receive payment of such <br />unused sick leave as provided under the provisions <br />for the employee who elects to receive compensation <br />in lieu of sick leave credits. Employees discharged <br />shall not be eligible for payment of unused sick <br />leave. <br />18.1.5.4 Unused accumulated sick leave at the time of <br />retirement, for which the employee receives no <br />compensation, shall be converted to additional <br />service credit at the rate of 0.004 years of service for <br />each day, i.e., 250 days of sick leave for one <br />additional year of service credit. Local safety <br />member benefits subject to a maximum of 90% of <br />the average final compensation will not be increased <br />beyond that limit for unused sick leave credit. <br />18.1.6 Procedures for Requesting and Approving Sick Leave <br />Employees are responsible for notifying the Battalion Chief's office <br />of any inability to report to duty prior to the commencement of <br />their work shift. Shift employees shall notify the Battalion Chief's <br />office prior to 0700 hours on the day the employee is to be absent <br />and shall enter the leave into the Department's automated <br />scheduling software. Non -shift employees shall notify their <br />immediate supervisor by 0815 hours. Notification shall include the <br />reason and the possible duration of the absence. <br />Employees are responsible for keeping the Department informed of <br />their continuing condition and probable date of return to work. <br />For absences in excess of three (3) or more consecutive work days <br />or duty shifts, the Fire Chief may require a physician's statement <br />from an employee who applies for additional sick leave, or <br />whatever investigation into the circumstances which appear <br />warranted, before taking action on the request. <br />18.2 Limited ' Duty Work For An Injured Employee <br />18.2.1 An wed --employee who is receiving medical attention for an <br />ageged—rgpprted industrial injury, and who is determined to be <br />temporarily disabled, is required to return to the department after <br />initial treatment with a medical report indicating what, if any, <br />limited duty the employee can perform. If none, the report should <br />so indicate. The department routinely requires periodic updated <br />reports, which should also contain limited duty information. <br />49 <br />303 <br />