b. Continuing treatment by a health care provider which involves incapacity caused by a health condition which lasts for more than three (3) days and requires health care visits and/or continuing treatments;
c. Pregnancy or prenatal care;
d. A chronic, serious health condition which requires periodic visits for health care; or
e. A permanent or long-term condition requiring medical supervision.
D. Notice & Scheduling of Family and Medical Leave
1. At least thirty (30) days' written notice of Family and Medical Leave should be given to the Town Administrator whenever possible. Where an employee cannot give the full amount of advance notice, the employee should give as much notice as possible under the circumstances.
2. An employee who plans to take leave because of planned medical treatment, must make an effort to schedule the treatment to reduce the disruption to the Town, subject to the health care provider's approval. An employee generally should consult with his/her supervisor to explore alternatives.
E. Confirmation of Leave
1. Employees requiring leave must provide the Town with the reason for their request of leave so that the Town can determine if the leave qualifies as Family and Medical Leave. After an employee gives notice of intent to take a Family and Medical Leave, the Town will give the employee a memorandum confirming receipt of the notice of the leave and setting forth some of the basic procedures and responsibilities of both the employee and the Town. This memorandum is considered part of this policy. It will notify the employee as to whether the leave is approved, denied, or conditionally approved, pending medical certification.
2. Employees requesting a leave for personal or family medical reasons will generally be required to provide a medical certification. Under most circumstances, it must be provided within fifteen (15) calendar days. Further medical verifications may be required during the leave, depending upon circumstances. Employees on leave may be contacted periodically for updates concerning their status and intent to return. Employees are expected to be fully responsive to such requests for updates.