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9.4 EMPLOYEES are allowed funeral leave up to 24 hours twice annually per occurrence (a maximum of 48 hours annually) for a death in the immediate family. Immediate family for this section is defined as spouse, parent, step-parent, children, step-children, brother, sister, grandparents, grandchildren or a like member of Employee's spouse's family. That time is not chargeable against any accrued vacation, ESST or compensatory time. Hours must be taken within 5 (five) calendar days from start to finish per occurrence. Additional funeral leave, in order to make arrangements for or attend funeral services or a memorial, or address financial or legal matters that arise after the death of a family member may be taken from EMPLOYEES earned ESST accrual as available and as defined under Minnesota Statute §§ 181.9445, as amended. This leave shall be deducted from EMPLOYEES the earned ESST accrual. If the need for funeral leave does not meet either the EMPLOYERS funeral leave policy or state statute for earned ESST and safe time, EMPLOYEES may request vacation or compensatory time as the EMPLOYEE may choose and have available. 9.5 To be eligible for ESST leave with pay, an EMPLOYEE shall: 1) report as soon as possible to the EMLOYEE'S department head the need to utilize ESST leave, and 2) keep the EMPLOYEE'S department head informed of such EMPLOYEE'S ability to return to work. 9.6 Using or claiming ESST leave for a purpose not authorized by Minnesota Statute §§ 181.9447, as amended shall be cause for disciplinary action. 9.7 For the purpose of accumulating additional ESST leave, an EMPLOYEE using earned vacation leave, ESST, compensatory time or paid holidays is considered to be working. 9.8 Regular part-time EMPLOYEES shall be entitled to ESST leave computed by converting their part-time employment to equivalent adjusted full-time service. 14