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CITY OF HOUSTON - CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Date: 9/20/2016
Item Creation Date: 9/6/2016
HHD - Motion to extend unpaid leave of absence-Rocquel Hines
Agenda Item#: 6.
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| | | | | | | | Summary:
RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Health Department to extend unpaid leave of absence for ROCQUEL HINES, Environmental Investigator III |
| | | | | | | | Background:
The Houston Health Department requests that Council approve a motion to extend the unpaid leave of absence for Rocquel Hines, Environmental Investigator III, beginning June 04, 2016 through June 12, 2016.
Ms. Hines sustained a job injury on May 14, 2015. Additionally, she exhausted her FMLA for the 2015-2016 benefit year on December 6, 2015. Ms. Hines was released to full duty without restrictions by her treating physician on June 13, 2016.
Ms. Hines was approved by the Municipal Civil Service Commission for unpaid leave of absence through June 03, 2016. In accordance with Code of Ordinances 14-172, any further unpaid leaves must be approved by the City Council. Therefore, the department requests that City Council approve an extended unpaid leave of absence beginning June 04, 2016 through June 12, 2016. |
| | | | | | | | Contact Information:
Kathy Barton, Public Affairs, 832.393.5045
Valda DeWitt, Senior Client Relations Manager, 832.393.4885
Stephanie Morris-Readore, Human Resources Manager, 832.393.4886
Deidra Norris-Sullivan, Senior Assistant City Attorney, 832.393.6299 |
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