HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.h. Authorize medical leave of absence - Thomas PhillipsCentral Contra Costa Sanitary District
BOARD OF DIRECTORS •
POSITION PAPER
Board Meeting Date: September 18, 2014
Subject: AUTHORIZE MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY FOR
THOMAS PHILLIPS, ASSISTANT LAND SURVEYOR, THROUGH OCTOBER 2,
2014
Submitted By. Initiating Dept. /Div.:
Engineering Department/Environmental
Roger S. Bailey — General Manager Services Division
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION:
T. O'Malley — Human Resources Manager
J.M. Petit — Director of Engineering
Roger S. Bailey
General Manager
ISSUE: Board authorization is required for a medical leave of absence without pay in
excess of 30 days.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize medical leave of absence without pay for Thomas
Phillips, Assistant Land Surveyor.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Currently, the District is only paying for Mr. Phillips' dental
insurance, resulting in a monthly cost of $236.45.
ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: At this time, there are no other alternatives as
the District cannot lawfully terminate Mr. Phillips' medical leave of absence.
BACKGROUND: Mr. Phillips has been on an unpaid leave of absence since July 29,
2014. Mr. Phillips exhausted the twelve weeks of leave protected by the Family Medical
Leave Act to which he is entitled on August 11, 2014. His medical leave of absence
extends beyond the twelve weeks of protected Family Medical Leave and he is
anticipated to return to work on October 2, 2014.
Since this request exceeds the 30 working days that the General Manager and
Department Director may approve, Board of Directors' authorization is required.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: As this matter is considered routine and results in
a minimal financial impact, this matter was not reviewed by the Administration
Committee and it is being sent directly to the Board for authorization.
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Authorize medical leave of absence without pay
for Thomas Phillips, Assistant Land Surveyor, through October 2, 2014.