1619

1619.1

A uniformed member of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) or Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS) is eligible for family and medical leave to the same extent as any other District government employee. However, rights provided under DCFMLA may be suspended temporarily if the employee is required by rules, regulations, or orders of MPD or FEMS, or by the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, to be on duty.

Source: Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 10788, 10812 (November 19, 2010).