Common use of Absence Without Pay for Illness or Injury Clause in Contracts

Absence Without Pay for Illness or Injury. In addition to the leaves available to employees under the Federal and Maine Family and Medical Leave Acts, MainePERS may, in its discretion, grant an unpaid leave of absence if, because of illness or injury, the employee is unable to perform the essential duties of his/her position. Denial of such a request for leave shall not be arbitrary, capricious or in bad faith. During any such leave MainePERS may from time to time require certification from the attending physician or a physician designated by MainePERS of the medical necessity for the absence. Certification by a physician designated by MainePERS shall be at MainePERS' expense.

Absence Without Pay for Illness or Injury. In addition to the leaves available to employees under the Federal and Maine Family and Medical Leave Acts, MainePERS may, in its discretion, grant an unpaid leave of absence if, because of illness or injury, the employee is unable to perform the essential duties of his/her position. Denial of such a request for leave shall not be arbitrary, capricious or in bad faith. During any such leave MainePERS may from time to time require certification from the attending physician or a physician designated by MainePERS of the medical necessity for the absence. Certification by a physician designated by MainePERS shall be at MainePERS' 's expense.