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18.2.3 For employees whose limited duty arrangement calls for less than <br /> the regular number of hours worked per payroll period, the hours <br /> actually worked will be shown as regular time on the time card, <br /> and the remaining hours (the difference between hours actually <br /> worked and hours normally scheduled) charged to the appropriate <br /> leave. For persons expected to be on a less-than-normal schedule <br /> for more than thirty (30) days, the department will initiate a <br /> personnel action form adjusting accrual rates of such work <br /> schedule-related benefits as vacation and sick leave. When the <br /> individual returns to his/her regular work schedule, the department <br /> will initiate another personnel action form to return accrual rates to <br /> normal; however, there will be no adjustment of balances as a <br /> result of an accrual rate change. <br /> <br /> 18.2.4 The duty limitations specified by the treating physician must be <br /> strictly adhered to when making work assignments. As appropriate, <br /> suggested assignments might include performing fire inspections <br /> and routine maintenance, compiling data and statistics, organizing <br /> training programs and evolutions, and the like. <br /> <br /> 18.2.5 Limited duty assignments should be such that there is minimum <br /> risk of further injury or aggravation. <br /> <br />18.3 Limited Duty Work During Pregnancy <br /> <br /> 18.3.1 An employee who is pregnant shall report her condition immediately <br /> alter diagnosis is made to the on-duty Battalion Chief. If the <br /> diagnosis has not been certified by a physician, the employee has <br /> thirty (30) days to provide the department with a medical diagnosis. <br /> <br /> 18.3.2 In the instance that pregnancy is confirmed, the employee has the <br /> following options: <br /> <br /> 18.3.2.1 The employee may work light duty if her attending <br /> physician determines light duty to be appropriate, or <br /> if the employee so desires. If the attending <br /> physician recommends light duty the employee will <br /> need to have her physician fill out a work status <br /> report, l~t is the employee's responsibility to insure <br /> that the work status report is completed by the <br /> physician and returned promptly to the shift Battalion <br /> Chief. <br /> <br /> 18.3.2.2 The employee may use earned sick leave in <br /> accordance with Section 18.9, or eamed vacation <br /> leave if her physician certifies that she is unable to <br /> perform her full or light duty work. <br /> <br /> 33 <br /> <br /> <br />