Independence board recommends front‑loading sick leave, clarifies extended‑leave rules

Jun 13, 2025

The Independence Board of Directors recommended that the city council adopt revisions to the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual to front‑load 48 hours of sick leave for new hires, combine paid and unpaid extended‑leave processes, and clarify accrual and allowable uses of sick leave.

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The Independence Board of Directors voted to recommend that the City Council adopt changes to the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual that would front‑load 48 hours of sick leave for new employees and clarify the city’s rules for extended leaves of absence.

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