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o Section 15 Sick / Funeral Leave – Incorporates new earned sick and safe time state-mandated requirements that go into effect January 1, 2024. o Section 16.10 Other Leaves (Jury Duty, FMLA. Parental, School Activity, Military Request, Unpaid Leave, Voting, and Bone Marrow/Organ Donation) – Language added to further explain terms and use of FMLA, allow early voting leave, and add bone marrow/organ donation per state law. o Section 22. Violence in the workplace / Victims of Violence – Language added to address Weapons at the Workplace (22.5) and Victims of Workplace Violence (22.7) to better support staff. o Section 23 Respectful Workplace - Language added to define Bullying (23.3), include Examples of Bullying Behavior (23.4), address the use of Employee Pronouns (23.7), and update Reporting Violations (23.8). o Section 24 Tobacco, Alcohol, Cannabis, and Drugs – A new 2023 law legalizes adult–use cannabis in Minnesota. This section has been updated to clarify zero tolerance while on the job (24.2) and modify the drug testing policy (24.3). o Clarifications to Sections 2, 5, 6, and 8. Recommendation(s): •Approve the updated Employee Handbook Legislative History: •Previous modifications to the Employee Handbook were approved by Council in 2022, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012. •The Employee Handbook was originally adopted on February 23, 2010. Strategic Priority: ☐ Sustainable & Reliable Infrastructure ☒ Operational Effectiveness ☐Environment & Sustainability ☐ Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion ☐Livable Community ☐ N/A Financial Impact: Is there a financial consideration? ☒ No ☐ Yes: Financing Sources: ☐ Budgeted ☐ Budget Modification ☐New Revenue ☐ Use of Reserves ☐ Other Attachments: •Employee Handbook, with tracked changes •Employee Handbook Policy Addendum ________________________ Lisa Carlton HR Analyst ________________________ Jen Lehmann Assistant City Manager