CITY OF LODI

ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL

SUBJECT: : FITNESS FOR DUTY EXAMINATIONS - Policy

DATE ISSUED: : May 1, 1995

SECTION: : F

SECTION 1: PURPOSE

The purpose of fitness for duty examinations is to ensure that employees are able to satisfactorily perform the duties of their positions and to maintain the City's commitment in the provision of services at a minimum of risk to the safety of other employees and the citizens of Lodi.

SECTION 2: POLICY STATEMENT

The City may direct an employee to submit to an examination with a medical professional selected by the City, if the employee is not able to perform the duties of his/her position at a minimum of risk to the safety of the employee, other employees and the citizens of Lodi. This exam will be at the City’s expense.

Such direction shall be based upon, but not limited to any of the following:

A. Excessive or unusual absences from work for medical or psychological reasons;

B. Failure to perform or unsatisfactory performance of the full range of assigned duties; and

C. Complaints of physical discomfort in performing assigned tasks.

Prior to resuming his/her duties, an employee who has been on sick leave or a leave of absence may be required to take a physical, medical and/or psychological examination. The employment record and the results of such examination shall be considered in determining the employee’s fitness to return to work.

In unusual circumstances where an employee may present a hazard to himself/herself, co-workers, or others, the Department Head may order the employee's reassignment, or compulsory leave pending results of a medical or psychological examination.