Leave for Birth or Placement of a Child or the Serious Health Condition of an Immediate Family Member Scope accordance with the FMLA, an unpaid leave of absence for –In up to 12 weeks in a 12-month period will be granted, for eligible employees who have been employed for 12 months and have worked 1250 hours preceding the commencement of the leave for the following reasons: For the birth of the employee's child (leave must be concluded within 12 months of birth); For the placement with the employee of a child through adoption or foster care (leave must be concluded within 12 months of placement); or For the care of a spouse, child, or parent of the employee who has a serious health condition. Eligible spouses employed by the Agency are jointly entitled to a combined total of twelve (12) workweeks of family leave for the birth or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. Terms and Conditions of Leave Employees desiring family or medical leave must give Youth Focus at least 30 days notice, or notice as soon as reasonably practicable, of the need for such leave. Such notice should be provided to the Human Resources Director. For leave to care for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition, the employee will be required to furnish a medical certification in support of the leave request. The completed medical certification must be provided within fifteen (15) days of the date of the leave request. The medical certification form will be provided by the Agency. If the employee fails to provide the required medical certification, the Agency may delay the commencement of or deny the leave. Any unapproved absence(s) may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Employees may be required to obtain second or third medical opinions at the expense. Agency’s For leave to care for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health
Leave for Birth or Placement of a Child or the Serious Health Condition of an Immediate Family Member Scope –In accordance with the FMLA, an unpaid leave of absence for up to 12 weeks in a 12-month period will be granted, for eligible employees who have been employed for 12 months and have worked 1250 hours preceding the commencement of the leave for the following reasons: For the birth of the employee's child (leave must be concluded within 12 months of birth); For the placement with the employee of a child through adoption or foster care (leave must be concluded within 12 months of placement); or For the care of a spouse, child, or parent of the employee who has a serious health condition. Eligible spouses employed by the Agency are jointly entitled to a combined total of twelve (12) workweeks of family leave for the birth or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. Terms and Conditions of Leave Employees desiring family or medical leave must give Youth Focus at least 30 days notice, or notice as soon as reasonably practicable, of the need for such leave. Such notice should be provided to the Human Resources Director. For leave to care for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition, the employee will be required to furnish a medical certification in support of the leave request. The completed medical certification must be provided within fifteen (15) days of the date of the leave request. The medical certification form will be provided by the Agency. If the employee fails to provide the required medical certification, the Agency may delay the commencement of or deny the leave. Any unapproved absence(s) may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Employees may be required to obtain second or third medical opinions at the Agency’s expense. For leave to care for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health
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