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September 21, 2009 (Regular Meeting) Page 1590 Smallpox Adverse Reaction. An adverse medical reaction to smallpox vaccination when incurred within the scope of employment will be treated as an occupational disease for Workers' Compensation purposes. Included is infection with smallpox, infection with vaccinia (the virus in smallpox), and any adverse medical reaction related to their smallpox vaccination or to exposure to another employee so vaccinated. The Workers' Compensation initial waiting period will be recorded as administrative leave and not charged to employee accrued leave or compensatory time. Absences that extend beyond the waiting period are covered as regular Workers' Compensation absence. This policy specifically covers an employee's documented, adverse reaction and absence from work due to employment related smallpox inoculation and is not intended to apply to any other disabling procedure or event. Section 19. Maternity Leave Accrued leave and compensatory time is available for maternity reasons for the period of temporary disability in the same manner as for any other temporary disability. The attending physician shall indicate in writing the period during which the employee is physically unable to work. Maternity leave for up to a total o£ twelve weeks is available for the time before the employee is disabled, during the disability itself, and the period of time after the disability ends. The employee may elect to use accrued vacation leave before going on sick leave, after accrued sick leave has been exhausted, and/or after the temporary disability has ended. If an employee is temporarily disabled as a result of a pregnancy related disability and has exhausted all available leave and compensatory time, that employee shall be eligible to receive leave without pay for personal disability under the provisions of Section 17 of this Article. Reinstatement to the same position or one of like classification, seniority, and pay shall be made upon the employee's return to work. A regular employee desiring to take a leave of absence from work for reasons caused by or contributed to by pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, or recovery there from, shall apply in writing to her department head stating the nature of her condition, anticipated dates and duration of the requested leave, and the types of leave requested. This should be done in conjunction with the Family and Medical Leave Act (See Section 16). The department head shall forward the request to the Human Resources Director for review and for County Manager approval. She is obligated to return to duty by the end of the time approved. If she finds she will not return to work, she shall notify her supervisor immediately. Failure to report at the expiration of the approved leave shall be considered a resignation. Section 20. School Activity Leave Employees who are parents, guardians, or foster parents of a school aged child may take up to four hours of vacation leave, compensatory time, or leave without pay (where vacation leave or compensatory time is not available) during a calendar year for attendance or involvement in school activities. The employee and their supervisor must mutually agree on the leave period; the employee must provide written notification to his or her supervisor at least 48 hours in advance of the leave period desired; and the employee may be required to provide verification of appropriate leave use. Section 21. Military Leave Employees who are members of the National Guard or Armed Forces Reserve will be allowed 120 hours of military leave per calendar year for military training and/or activation. The employee shall receive his or her base salary during this leave. If military duty is required beyond the available military leave, the employee may take accrued vacation leave, compensatory time, or leave without pay should available leave be exhausted. Cabarrus County provides the job rights specified in the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Section 22. Civil Leave A regular County employee called for jury duty, or as court witness for the federal or State governments or a subdivision thereof, shall receive leave