HomeMy WebLinkAboutPasco Police Officers Association - 2023 MOU LEOFF II Disability LeaveMemorandum of Understanding
Between the City of Pasco
Between The City of Pasco ("City") and The Pasco Police Officer's Association ("Association")
I. Purpose
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to address and resolve the specific issue regarding the
LEOFF II disability leave supplement payments under RCW 41.04.500-535 to a police sergeant of the City
of Pasco.
II. Background
Jason Miller, an employee from the City of Pasco was injured in the line of duty on August 2, 2021. Jason
Miller initially took leave for injury from August 4-September 5, 2021, and selected to participate in the
City's non-taxable disability program for which he received LEOFF II disability leave supplement through
the City. Jason Miller went out for surgery on June 7, 2022, beyond the six months from the date of injury,
through October 30, 2022.
III. Acknowledgment of Exception
1. The City and Association recognizes that RCW 41.04.515 establishes a time limitation on eligibility
for the disability leave supplement of up to maximum of six months from the date of the injury or
illness and it is the City's policy follow RCW 41.04.515.
2. The City and Association recognizes that employers may provide a greater benefit per RCW
41.04.535.
3. The City and the Association recognize that providing disability leave supplement payments to
employee is an exception to City policy and is made due to staffing needs support during the 6
month period immediately following the date of the injury.
4. The City and the Association recognize that the employee's non-taxable disability payments
included an overpaid due to payroll taxes not being factored in the overall deductions.
IV. Resolution
1. The City and the Association agree that this resolution is a one-time exception and does not set a
precedent for future cases.
V. Future Safeguards
The City commits to reviewing and strengthening its administrative procedures in the future. This includes
but is not limited to enhanced training for personnel managing such payments and regular audits of payment
records.
VII. Signatures
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