If a disability from an Injury on Duty incident continues past how many calendar days must vacation and sick time be exhausted before further IOD leave is considered?

The correct answer is based on the policies instituted by the Minneapolis Fire Department regarding disability resulting from an Injury on Duty (IOD) incident. When an employee is unable to perform their duties due to an IOD injury, there is a specific time frame within which they must utilize their vacation and sick leave before they can transition to receiving further IOD leave benefits.

If a disability lasts beyond 180 calendar days, it is required that the employee exhaust their available vacation and sick leave. This ensures that the employee first utilizes their accrued time off benefits, which are provided to support them during short to medium-term disabilities. After this period, the department allows for the possibility of additional IOD leave so that the employee can continue to receive support without relying on vacation or sick leave indefinitely. Understanding this policy encourages employees to manage their leave responsibly while ensuring that those who are significantly impacted by an injury receive proper support after utilizing their available leave.