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continuation of leave. This certification will be provided using the DOL Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of Covered Servicemember. All other provisions of the FMLA policy, including Use of Paid Leave, Employee Status and Benefits During Leave, Procedure for Requesting Leave, and Benefits During Leave and Reinstatement, are outlined above in the FMLA policy. Questions should be directed to Human Resources. 6.5 Extended Medical Leave When medically necessary and upon receipt of a medical certificate from an employee's treating physician, the City Administrator may, at their sole discretion, approve a request for an unpaid medical leave extension of up to three months due to the employee's serious medical condition or to care for a spouse, parent, or child who has suffered a serious medical condition. Before using unpaid leave under this section, the employee must exhaust all paid leave. While on an extended medical leave, City benefits will administered through COBRA and will be offered at employees' cost. Vacation, sick, and paid holiday leave will not be earned during a period of unpaid extended medical leave. Use of approved extended medical leave will constitute a break in service for purposes of computing years of service. The City of Ramsey does not guarantee job restoration after a period of extended medical leave. The City requires a medical certificate attesting to the employee's fitness for duty prior to the employee being allowed to return to work. The fitness for duty report must be based on the particular health condition(s) for which the leave was approved and must address whether the employee can perform the essential functions of the job. The Administrative Services Director may consult with a physician or other expert to determine reasonable accommodations for any employee who is a "qualified disabled" employee under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If a fitness -for -duty certification is required, the City may deny reinstatement until it is provided. 6.6 Bone Marrow Donation Leave State law provides for paid leaves of absence for employees who works an average of at least 20 hours per week and with to undergo a medical procedure to donate bone marrow. The length of the leave shall not exceed 40 work hours unless otherwise agreed to by the City. Bone Marrow Leave is not chargeable against accrued vacation, sick leave, or compensatory time off. The City may require certification from the treating physician regarding the purpose and duration of the leave requested by the employee. 371Page