Common use of Advanced Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness Clause in Contracts

Advanced Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request advanced use of Sick Leave subject to the following four conditions: The employee shall: (1) have completed six (6) months of continuous USM service; (2) have completed an original probation period, if applicable; (3) have exhausted all other types of accrued leave; and (4) has performed at a “meets standards” or better level of performance and has not been placed on a Sick Leave certification requirement as provided in Section B.4. or been disciplined for a Sick Leave related offense during the past twelve (12) months. b. Advanced Sick Leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for advanced Sick Leave is at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. Advanced Sick Leave shall not be granted in instances where the illness, injury or disability occurred on the job, and the employee has been granted accident leave or temporary total disability benefits by the Workers' Compensation Commission. d. Written requests for advanced Sick Leave shall be submitted to the Office of Human Resources and shall be supported by written verification by an accredited, licensed, or certified medical provider as outlined in Sections Section B.4.a. and f. e. Sick Leave may be advanced at the rate of fifteen (15) working days per year of service to a maximum of sixty (60) working days in any one calendar year. f. The use of advanced Sick Leave constitutes a debt for which payment shall be enforceable upon the employee's return to work or upon the employee's separation from employment, whichever is earlier. Upon return to work the minimum rate of payback for advanced Sick Leave shall be at one-half the rate that Sick Leave and annual leave is earned. An employee may elect to pay back advanced Sick Leave by applying any earned leave or by reimbursing the USM with cash. g. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on advanced Sick Leave shall be applied as earned/credited. h. Additional requests for advanced Sick Leave will not be granted until all previously granted advanced Sick Leave has been repaid. The only exception to this provision is in cases where the maximum amount of advanced Sick Leave had not been requested originally and additional advanced Sick Leave, consecutive to that already granted, is needed to cover the employee's continued absence arising from the original illness, injury or disability. i. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on advanced Sick Leave as follows: (1) The employee may be referred to a University-named certified medical provider paid for by the institution for periodic examinations to determine the nature and extent of the illness, the employee's progress toward recovery, the length of time necessary for recovery, and an estimated date of return to work. (2) If there is a conflict between the employee’s physician and the University-named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) shall apply.

Advanced Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability disability, or is eligible for parental leave, may request advanced use of Sick Leave subject to the following four two conditions: The employee shall: (1) have completed six (6) months of continuous USM service; (2) have completed an original probation period, if applicable; (3) have exhausted all other types of accrued leave; and (42) has have performed at a “meets standards” : or better level of performance and has have not been placed on a Sick Leave sick leave certification requirement as provided in Section B.4. B.4 or been disciplined for a Sick Leave sick leave related offense during the past twelve (12) months. b. Advanced Sick Leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for advanced Sick Leave is at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. Advanced Sick Leave shall not be granted in instances where the illness, injury or disability occurred on the job, and the employee has been granted accident leave or temporary total disability benefits by the Workers' Compensation Commission. d. Written requests for advanced Sick Leave shall be submitted to the Office of Human Resources and shall be supported by written verification by an accredited, licensed, or certified medical provider as outlined in Sections Section B.4.a. and f.f of this article. e. Sick Leave may be advanced at the rate of fifteen (15) working days per year of service to a maximum of sixty (60) working days in any one calendar year, provided, however, that during the first six (6) months of service, the amount of advanced sick leave that can be authorized will be prorated based upon the employee’s length of service at the time it is requested. f. The use of advanced Sick Leave constitutes a debt for which payment shall be enforceable upon the employee's return to work or upon the employee's separation from employment, whichever is earlier. Upon return to work the minimum rate of payback for advanced Sick Leave shall be at one-half the rate that Sick Leave and annual leave is earned. An employee may elect to pay back advanced Sick Leave by applying any earned leave or by reimbursing the USM with cash. g. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on advanced Sick Leave shall be applied as earned/credited. h. Additional requests for advanced Sick Leave will not be granted until all previously granted advanced Sick Leave has been repaid. The only exception to this provision is in cases where the maximum amount of advanced Sick Leave had not been requested originally and additional advanced Sick Leave, consecutive to that already granted, is needed to cover the employee's continued absence arising from the original illness, injury or disability. i. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on advanced Sick Leave as follows: (1) The employee may be referred to a University-named certified medical provider paid for by the institution for periodic examinations to determine the nature and extent of the illness, the employee's progress toward recovery, the length of time necessary for recovery, and an estimated date of return to work. (2) If there is a conflict between the employee’s physician and the University-named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) B.3.b shall apply.

Advanced Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request advanced advance use of Sick Leave sick leave subject to the following four conditions: The employee shall: (1) have . Have completed six (6) months of continuous USM service; (2) have . Have completed an original probation period, if applicable; (3) have . Have exhausted all other types of accrued leave; and (4) has . Has performed at a “meets standards” or better level of performance and has not been placed on a Sick Leave sick leave certification requirement as provided in Article 13, Section B.4. 4 or been disciplined for a Sick Leave sick leave related offense during the past twelve (12) 12 months. b. B. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave is at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. C. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall not be granted in instances where the illness, illness or injury or disability occurred on the job, and the employee has been granted accident leave or temporary total disability benefits by the Workers' Compensation Commission. d. D. Written requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be submitted to the Office of Human Resources and shall be supported by written verification by an accredited, licensed, or certified medical provider as outlined in Article 13, Sections Section B.4.a. 4.A. and f.4.F. e. E. Sick Leave leave may be advanced at the rate of fifteen (15) working days per year of service to a maximum of sixty (60) working days in any one calendar year. f. F. The use of advanced Sick Leave sick leave constitutes a debt for which payment shall be enforceable upon the employee's return to work or upon the employee's separation from employment, whichever is earlier. Upon return to work the minimum rate of payback for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be at one-half the rate that Sick Leave sick leave and annual leave is earned. An employee may elect to pay back advanced Sick Leave sick leave by applying any earned leave or by reimbursing the USM with cash. g. G. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. h. H. Additional requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave will not be granted until all previously granted advanced Sick Leave sick leave has been repaid. The only exception to this provision is in cases where all of the following conditions are met: 1. The maximum amount of advanced Sick Leave sick leave had not been requested originally and additional and; 2. Additional advanced Sick Leavesick leave, consecutive to that already granted, is needed to cover the employee's ’s continued absence and; 3. The continued absence is arising from the original illness, injury or disability. i. I. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on advanced Sick Leave sick leave as follows: (1) . The employee may be referred to a UniversityUSM institution-named certified medical provider paid for by the institution for periodic examinations to determine the nature and extent of the illness, the employee's progress toward recovery, the length of time necessary for recovery, and an estimated date of return to work. (2) . If there is a conflict between the employee’s 's physician and the University-USM institution named physician, the provisions of Article 13, Section B.3.b.(3) 3.B.3 shall apply.

Advanced Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request advanced use of Sick Leave sick leave subject to the following four conditions: The employee shall: (1) . have completed six (6) months of continuous USM service; (2) . have completed an original probation period, if applicable; (3) . have exhausted all other types of accrued leave; and (4) . has performed at a an “meets standardsEffective” or better level of performance and has not been placed on a Sick Leave sick leave certification requirement as provided in Section B.4. 4 or been disciplined for a Sick Leave sick leave related offense during the past twelve (12) 12 months. b. B. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave is at the discretion of the Office Department of Human Resources. c. C. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall not be granted in instances where the illness, illness or injury or disability occurred on the job, and the employee has been granted accident leave or temporary total disability benefits by the Workers' ’ Compensation Commission. d. D. Written requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be submitted to the Office Department of Human Resources and shall be supported by written verification by an accredited, licensed, or certified medical provider as outlined in Sections Section B.4.a. 4.A and f.4.F of this Article. e. Sick Leave X. Xxxx leave may be advanced at the rate of fifteen (15) working days per year of service to a maximum of sixty (60) working days in any one calendar year. f. F. The use of advanced Sick Leave leave constitutes a debt for which payment shall be enforceable upon the employee's ’s return to work or upon the employee's ’s separation from employment, whichever is earlier. Upon return to work the minimum rate of payback for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be at one-half the rate that Sick Leave sick leave and annual leave is earned. An employee may elect to pay back advanced Sick Leave sick leave by applying any earned leave or by reimbursing the USM with cash. g. G. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. h. H. Additional requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave will not be granted until all previously granted advanced Sick Leave sick leave has been repaid. The only exception to this provision is in cases where the maximum amount of advanced Sick Leave sick leave had not been requested originally and additional advanced Sick Leavesick leave, consecutive to that already granted, is needed to cover the employee's ’s continued absence arising from the original illness, injury or disability. i. I. The Office Department of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on advanced Sick Leave sick leave as follows: (1) . The employee may be referred to a UniversityUSM institution-named certified medical provider paid for by the institution for periodic examinations to determine the nature and extent of the illness, the employee's ’s progress toward recovery, the length of time necessary for recovery, and an estimated date of return to work. (2) . If there is a conflict between the employee’s physician and the UniversityUSM institution-named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) 3.B.3 shall apply.

Advanced Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request advanced advance use of Sick Leave sick leave subject to the following four conditions: . The employee shall: (1) have completed six (6) months of continuous USM service; (2) have completed an original probation period, if applicable; (3) . have exhausted all other types of accrued leave; and (4) has 2. have performed at a “meets standards” or better level of performance and has have not been placed on a Sick Leave sick leave certification requirement as provided in Section B.4. II or been disciplined for a Sick Leave related offense absenteeism during the past twelve (12) months. b. B. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave is at the discretion of Human Resource Services in consultation with the Office of Human Resourcesemploying school/department. c. C. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall not be granted in instances where the illness, illness or injury or disability occurred on the job, and has been determined to be compensable by the Workers’ Compensation Commission or the Injured Workers’ Insurance Fund and the employee has been granted accident leave or temporary total disability benefits by the Workers' Compensation Commission. d. Written D. Employees shall submit written advanced sick leave requests for advanced Sick Leave shall be submitted to the Office of Human Resources and shall be supported by written verification immediate supervisor. Verification by an accredited, licensed, or certified medical provider as outlined in Sections Section B.4.a3, II, E, and 3, II, F, of this Article that supports the medical condition must be submitted to Human Resource Services. and f.Human Resource Services shall issue a response within ten (10) business days from receipt of the request. e. E. Sick Leave leave may be advanced as follows: 1. In the first year of service, advanced sick leave will be prorated based upon the employee’s length of service at the time it is requested. 2. Thereafter, advanced sick leave is advanced at the rate of fifteen (15) working days per year of service to a maximum of sixty (60) working days in any one calendar year. f. F. The use of advanced Sick Leave sick leave constitutes a debt for which payment shall be enforceable upon the employee's return to work or upon the employee's separation from employment, whichever is earlier. Upon return to work the minimum rate of payback for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be at one-half (1/2) the rate that Sick Leave sick leave and annual leave is earned. An employee may elect to pay back advanced Sick Leave sick leave by applying any earned leave or by reimbursing the USM with cash. g. G. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. h. H. Additional requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave will not be granted until all previously granted advanced Sick Leave sick leave has been repaid. The only exception to this provision is in cases where the maximum amount of advanced Sick Leave sick leave had not been requested originally and additional advanced Sick Leavesick leave, consecutive to that already granted, is needed to cover the employee's continued absence arising from the original illness, injury or disability. i. The Office of I. Human Resources Resource Services may refer an employee who is on advanced Sick Leave sick leave as follows: (1) . The employee may be referred to a University-University named certified medical provider provider, paid for by the institution institution, for periodic examinations to determine the nature and extent of the illness, the employee's progress toward recovery, the length of time necessary for recovery, and an estimated date of return to work. (2) If . In cases where there is a conflict between health care providers, as referred to in Section III (B), of the employee’s physician USM Policy on Sick Leave, and the University-named physicianuniversity selects a third provider, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) University shall applynot select a provider that has been under contract, or that at the present time is under contract with the university.

Advanced Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request advanced advance use of Sick Leave sick leave subject to the following four conditions: . The employee shall: (1) have . Have completed six (6) months of continuous USM service; (2) have . Have completed an original probation period, if applicable; (3) have . Have exhausted all other types of accrued leave; and (4) has . Has performed at a “"meets standards” " or better level of performance and has not been placed on a Sick Leave sick leave certification requirement as requirement-as-provided in Article 13, Section B.4. 4 or been disciplined for a Sick Leave sick leave related offense during the past twelve (12) 12 months. b. B. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave is at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. C. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall not be granted in instances where the illness, illness or injury or disability occurred on the job, and the employee has been granted accident leave or temporary total disability benefits by the Workers' Compensation Commission. d. D. Written requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be submitted to the Office of Human Resources and shall be supported by written verification by an accredited, licensed, or certified medical provider as outlined in Article 13, Sections Section B.4.a. 4A. and f.4.F. e. E. Sick Leave leave may be advanced at the rate of fifteen (15) working days per year of service to a maximum of sixty (60) working days in any one calendar year. f. F. The use of advanced Sick Leave sick leave constitutes a debt for which payment shall be enforceable upon the employee's return to work or upon the employee's separation from employment, whichever is earlier. Upon return to work the minimum rate of payback for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be at one-half (1/2) the rate that Sick Leave sick leave and annual leave is earned. An employee may elect to pay back advanced Sick Leave sick leave by applying any earned leave or by reimbursing the USM with cash. g. G. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. h. H. Additional requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave will not be granted until all previously granted advanced Sick Leave sick leave has been repaid. The only exception to this provision is in cases where all of the following conditions are met: 1. The maximum amount of advanced Sick Leave sick leave had not been requested originally and additional and; 2. Additional advanced Sick Leavesick leave, consecutive to that already granted, is needed to cover the employee's ’s continued absence and; 3. The continued absence is arising from the original illness, injury or disability. i. I. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on advanced Sick Leave sick leave as follows: (1) . The employee may be referred to a UniversityUSM institution-named certified medical provider paid for by the institution for periodic examinations to determine the nature and extent of the illness, the employee's progress toward recovery, the length of time necessary for recovery, and an estimated date of return to work. (2) . If there is a conflict between the employee’s 's physician and the University-USM institution named physician, the provisions of Article 13, Section B.3.b.(3) 3.B.3. shall apply.

Advanced Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability disability, or is eligible for parental leave, may request advanced advance use of Sick Leave sick leave subject to the following four two conditions: The employee shall: (1) have completed six (6) months of continuous USM service; (2) have completed an original probation period, if applicable; (3) . have exhausted all other types of accrued leave; and (4) 2. has performed at a “meets standards” or better level of performance and has not been placed on a Sick Leave sick leave certification requirement as provided in Section B.4. 4 above or been disciplined for a Sick Leave sick leave related offense during the past twelve (12) 12 months. b. B. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave is at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. C. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall not be granted in instances where the illness, illness or injury or disability occurred on the job, and the employee has been granted accident leave or temporary total disability benefits by the Workers' Compensation Commission. d. D. Written requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be submitted to the Office of Human Resources and shall be supported by written verification by an accredited, licensed, or certified medical provider or appropriate documentation of the birth or adoption of a child, if the employee is requesting parental leave, as outlined in Sections Section B.4.a. 4.A and f.4.F of this Article. e. E. Sick Leave leave may be advanced at the rate of fifteen (15) working days per year of service to a maximum of sixty (60) working days in any one calendar year, provided, however, that during the first six (6) months of service, the amount of advanced sick leave that can be authorized will be prorated based upon the employee’s length of service at the time it is requested. f. F. The use of advanced Sick Leave sick leave constitutes a debt for which payment shall be enforceable upon the employee's return to work or upon the employee's separation from employment, whichever is earlier. Upon return to work the minimum rate of payback for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be at one-half the rate that Sick Leave sick leave and annual leave is earned. An employee may elect to pay back advanced Sick Leave sick leave by applying any earned leave or by reimbursing the USM with cash. g. G. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. h. H. Additional requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave will not be granted until all previously granted advanced Sick Leave sick leave has been repaid. The only exception to this provision is in cases where the maximum amount of advanced Sick Leave sick leave had not been requested originally and additional advanced Sick Leavesick leave, consecutive to that already granted, is needed to cover the employee's continued absence arising from the original illness, injury or disability. i. I. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on advanced Sick Leave sick leave as follows: (1) . The employee may be referred to a UniversityUSM institution-named certified medical provider paid for by the institution for periodic examinations to determine the nature and extent of the illness, the employee's progress toward recovery, the length of time necessary for recovery, and an estimated date of return to work. (2) . If there is a conflict between the employee’s physician and the UniversityUSM institution-named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) III.B.3. shall apply.

Advanced Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability disability, or is eligible for parental leave, may request advanced advance use of Sick Leave sick leave subject to the following four two conditions: The employee shall: (1) have completed six (6) months of continuous USM service; (2) have completed an original probation period, if applicable; (3) . have exhausted all other types of accrued leave; and (4) has 2. have performed at a “meets standards” or better level of performance and has have not been placed on a Sick Leave sick leave certification requirement as provided in Section B.4. IV or been disciplined for a Sick Leave sick leave related offense during the past twelve (12) months. b. B. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave is at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. C. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall not be granted in instances where the illness, illness or injury or disability occurred on the job, and the employee has been granted accident leave or temporary total disability benefits by the Workers' Compensation Commission. d. D. Written requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be submitted to the Office of Human Resources and shall be supported by written verification by an accredited, licensed, or certified medical provider or appropriate documentation of the birth or adoption of a child, if the employee is requesting parental leave, as outlined in Sections Section B.4.a. IV.A and f.IV.F of this Article. e. Sick Leave X. Xxxx leave may be advanced at the rate of fifteen (15) working days per year of service to a maximum of sixty (60) working days in any one calendar year, provided, however, that during the first six (6) months of service, the amount of advanced sick leave that can be authorized will be prorated based upon the employee’s length of service at the time it is requested. f. F. The use of advanced Sick Leave sick leave constitutes a debt for which payment shall be enforceable upon the employee's return to work or upon the employee's separation from employment, whichever is earlier. Upon return to work the minimum rate of payback for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be at one-half the rate that Sick Leave sick leave and annual leave is earned. An employee may elect to pay back advanced Sick Leave sick leave by applying any earned leave or by reimbursing the USM with cash. g. G. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. h. H. Additional requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave will not be granted until all previously granted advanced Sick Leave sick leave has been repaid. The only exception to this provision is in cases where the maximum amount of advanced Sick Leave sick leave had not been requested originally and additional advanced Sick Leavesick leave, consecutive to that already granted, is needed to cover the employee's ’s continued absence arising from the original illness, injury or disability. i. I. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on advanced Sick Leave sick leave as follows: (1) . The employee may be referred to a UniversityUSM Institution-named certified medical provider paid for by the institution Institution for periodic examinations to determine the nature and extent of the illness, the employee's ’s progress toward recovery, the length of time necessary for recovery, and an estimated date of return to work. (2) . If there is a conflict between the employee’s physician and the University-USM Institution- named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) III.B.3 shall apply.

Advanced Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability disability, or is eligible for parental leave, may request advanced advance use of Sick Leave sick leave subject to the following four two conditions: The employee shall: (1) have completed six (6) months of continuous USM service; (2) have completed an original probation period, if applicable; (3) . have exhausted all other types of accrued leave; and (4) has 2. have performed at a “meets standards” or better level of performance and has have not been placed on a Sick Leave sick leave certification requirement as provided in Section B.4. IV or been disciplined for a Sick Leave sick leave related offense during the past twelve (12) months. b. B. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave is at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. C. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall not be granted in instances where the illness, illness or injury or disability occurred on the job, and the employee has been granted accident leave or temporary total disability benefits by the Workers' Compensation Commission. d. D. Written requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be submitted to the Office of Human Resources and shall be supported by written verification by an accredited, licensed, or certified medical provider or appropriate documentation of the birth or adoption of a child, if the employee is requesting parental leave, as outlined in Sections Section B.4.a. IV.A and f.IV.F of this Article. e. Sick Leave X. Xxxx leave may be advanced at the rate of fifteen (15) working days per year of service to a maximum of sixty (60) working days in any one calendar year, provided, however, that during the first six (6) months of service, the amount of advanced sick leave that can be authorized will be prorated based upon the employee’s length of service at the time it is requested. f. F. The use of advanced Sick Leave sick leave constitutes a debt for which payment shall be enforceable upon the employee's return to work or upon the employee's separation from employment, whichever is earlier. Upon return to work the minimum rate of payback for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be at one-half the rate that Sick Leave sick leave and annual leave is earned. An employee may elect to pay back advanced Sick Leave sick leave by applying any earned leave or by reimbursing the USM with cash. g. G. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. h. H. Additional requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave will not be granted until all previously granted advanced Sick Leave sick leave has been repaid. The only exception to this provision is in cases where the maximum amount of advanced Sick Leave sick leave had not been requested originally and additional advanced Sick Leavesick leave, consecutive to that already granted, is needed to cover the employee's ’s continued absence arising from the original illness, injury or disability. i. I. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on advanced Sick Leave sick leave as follows: (1) . The employee may be referred to a UniversityUSM Institution-named certified medical provider paid for by the institution Institution for periodic examinations to determine the nature and extent of the illness, the employee's ’s progress toward recovery, the length of time necessary for recovery, and an estimated date of return to work. (2) . If there is a conflict between the employee’s physician and the UniversityUSM Institution-named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) III.B.3 shall apply.

Advanced Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. 1. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request advanced use of Sick Leave sick leave subject to the following four conditions: The employee shall: (1) a. have completed six (6) months of continuous USM service; (2) b. have completed an original probation period, if applicable; (3) have c. has exhausted all other types of accrued leave; and (4) d. has performed at a “meets standards” or better level of performance and has not been placed on a Sick Leave sick leave certification requirement as provided in Section B.4provided 2. or been disciplined for a Sick Leave related offense during the past twelve (12) months. b. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave is at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. 3. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall not be granted in instances where the illness, illness or injury or disability occurred on the job, and the employee has been granted accident leave or temporary total disability benefits by the Workers' Compensation Commission. d. 4. Written requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be submitted to the Office of Human Resources and shall be supported by written verification by an accredited, licensed, or certified medical provider as outlined in Sections Section B.4.a11.2D.1 and 6. 5. and f. e. Sick Leave leave may be advanced at the rate of fifteen (15) 15 working days per year of service to a maximum of sixty (60) 60 working days in any one calendar year. f. 6. The use of advanced Sick Leave sick leave constitutes a debt for which payment shall be enforceable upon the employee's return to work or upon the employee's separation from employment, whichever is earlier. Upon return to work the minimum rate of payback for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be at one-half the rate that Sick Leave sick leave and annual leave is earned. An employee may elect to pay back advanced Sick Leave sick leave by applying any earned leave or by reimbursing the USM with cash. g. 7. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. h. 8. Additional requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave will not be granted until all previously granted advanced Sick Leave sick leave has been repaid. The only exception to this provision is in cases where the maximum amount of advanced Sick Leave sick leave had not been requested originally and additional advanced Sick Leavesick leave, consecutive to that already granted, is needed to cover the employee's continued absence arising from the original illness, injury or disability. i. 9. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on advanced Sick Leave sick leave as follows: (1) a. The employee may be referred to a UniversityFSU-named certified medical provider paid for by the institution for periodic examinations to determine the nature and extent of the illness, the employee's progress toward recovery, the length of time necessary for recovery, and an estimated date of return to work. (2) b. If there is a conflict between the employee’s physician and the UniversityFSU-named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) 11.2C.2.c. shall apply.

Advanced Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability disability, or is eligible for parental leave, may request advanced advance use of Sick Leave sick leave subject to the following four two conditions: The employee shall: (1) have completed six (6) months of continuous USM service; (2) have completed an original probation period, if applicable; (3) . have exhausted all other types of accrued leave; and (4) 2. has performed at a “meets standards” or better level of performance and has not been placed on a Sick Leave sick leave certification requirement as provided in Section B.4. 4 above or been disciplined for a Sick Leave sick leave related offense during the past twelve (12) 12 months. b. B. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave is at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. C. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall not be granted in instances where the illness, illness or injury or disability occurred on the job, and the employee has been granted accident leave or temporary total disability benefits by the Workers' Compensation Commission. d. D. Written requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be submitted to the Office of Human Resources and shall be supported by written verification by an accredited, licensed, or certified medical provider as outlined in Sections Section B.4.a. and f.or appropriate documentation of the birth or adoption of a e. Sick Leave X. Xxxx leave may be advanced at the rate of fifteen (15) working days per year of service to a maximum of sixty (60) working days in any one calendar year, provided, however, that during the first six (6) months of service, the amount of advanced sick leave that can be authorized will be prorated based upon the employee’s length of service at the time it is requested. f. F. The use of advanced Sick Leave sick leave constitutes a debt for which payment shall be enforceable upon the employee's return to work or upon the employee's separation from employment, whichever is earlier. Upon return to work the minimum rate of payback for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be at one-half the rate that Sick Leave sick leave and annual leave is earned. An employee may elect to pay back advanced Sick Leave sick leave by applying any earned leave or by reimbursing the USM with cash. g. G. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. h. H. Additional requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave will not be granted until all previously granted advanced Sick Leave sick leave has been repaid. The only exception to this provision is in cases where the maximum amount of advanced Sick Leave sick leave had not been requested originally and additional advanced Sick Leavesick leave, consecutive to that already granted, is needed to cover the employee's continued absence arising from the original illness, injury or disability. i. I. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on advanced Sick Leave sick leave as follows: (1) . The employee may be referred to a UniversityUSM institution-named certified medical provider paid for by the institution for periodic examinations to determine the nature and extent of the illness, the employee's progress toward recovery, the length of time necessary for recovery, and an estimated date of return to work. (2) . If there is a conflict between the employee’s physician and the UniversityUSM institution-named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) III.B.3. shall apply.

Advanced Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability disability, or is eligible for parental leave, may request advanced advance use of Sick Leave sick leave subject to the following four two conditions: The employee shall: (1) have completed six (6) months of continuous USM service; (2) have completed an original probation period, if applicable; (3) . have exhausted all other types of accrued leave; and (4) 2. has performed at a “meets standards” or better level of performance and has not been placed on a Sick Leave sick leave certification requirement as provided in Section B.4. 4 above or been disciplined for a Sick Leave sick leave related offense during the past twelve (12) months. b. B. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave is at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. C. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall not be granted in instances where the illness, illness or injury or disability occurred on the job, and the employee has been granted accident leave or temporary total disability benefits by the Workers' ’ Compensation Commission. d. D. Written requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be submitted to the Office of Human Resources and shall be supported by written verification by an accredited, licensed, or certified medical provider or appropriate documentation of the birth or adoption of a child, if the employee is requesting parental leave, as outlined in Sections Section B.4.a. 4.A. and f.4.F. of this Article. e. E. Sick Leave leave may be advanced at the rate of fifteen (15) working days per year of service to a maximum of sixty (60) working days in any one calendar year, provided, however, that during the first six (6) months of service, the amount of advanced sick leave that can be authorized will be prorated based upon the employee’s length of service at the time it is requested. f. F. The use of advanced Sick Leave sick leave constitutes a debt for which payment shall be enforceable upon the employee's ’s return to work or upon the employee's ’s separation from employment, whichever is earlier. Upon return to work the minimum rate of payback for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be at one-half (1/2) the rate that Sick Leave sick leave and annual leave is earned. An employee may elect to pay back advanced Sick Leave sick leave by applying any earned leave or by reimbursing the USM with cash. g. G. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. h. H. Additional requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave will not be granted until all previously granted advanced Sick Leave sick leave has been repaid. The only exception to this provision is in cases where the maximum amount of advanced Sick Leave sick leave had not been requested originally and additional advanced Sick Leavesick leave, consecutive to that already granted, is needed to cover the employee's ’s continued absence arising from the original illness, injury or disability. i. I. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on advanced Sick Leave sick leave as follows: (1) . The employee may be referred to a UniversityUSM institution-named certified medical provider paid for by the institution for periodic examinations to determine the nature and extent of the illness, the employee's ’s progress toward recovery, the length of time necessary for recovery, and an estimated date of return to work. (2) . If there is a conflict between the employee’s physician and the UniversityUSM institution-named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) III.B.3. shall apply.

Advanced Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request advanced advance use of Sick Leave sick leave subject to the following four conditions: The employee shall: (1) . have completed six (6) months of continuous USM service; (2) . have completed an original probation period, if applicable; (3) . have exhausted all other types of accrued leave; and (4) . has performed at a “meets standards” or better level of performance and has not been placed on a Sick Leave sick leave certification requirement as provided in Section B.4. 4 or been disciplined for a Sick Leave sick leave related offense during the past twelve (12) 12 months. b. B. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave is at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. C. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall not be granted in instances where the illness, illness or injury or disability occurred on the job, and the employee has been granted accident leave or temporary total disability benefits by the Workers' Compensation Commission. d. D. Written requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be submitted to the Office of Human Resources and shall be supported by written verification by an accredited, licensed, or certified medical provider as outlined in Sections Section B.4.a. 4.A. and f.4.F. of this Article. e. E. Sick Leave leave may be advanced at the rate of fifteen (15) working days per year of service to a maximum of sixty (60) working days in any one calendar year. f. F. The use of advanced Sick Leave sick leave constitutes a debt for which payment shall be enforceable upon the employee's return to work or upon the employee's separation from employment, whichever is earlier. Upon return to work the minimum rate of payback for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be at one-half the rate that Sick Leave sick leave and annual leave is earned. An employee may elect to pay back advanced Sick Leave sick leave by applying any earned leave or by reimbursing the USM with cash. g. G. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. h. H. Additional requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave will not be granted until all previously granted advanced Sick Leave sick leave has been repaid. The only exception to this provision is in cases where the maximum amount of advanced Sick Leave sick leave had not been requested originally and additional advanced Sick Leavesick leave, consecutive to that already granted, is needed to cover the employee's continued absence arising from the original illness, injury or disability. i. I. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on advanced Sick Leave sick leave as follows: (1) . The employee may be referred to a UniversityUSM institution-named certified medical provider paid for by the institution for periodic examinations to determine the nature and extent of the illness, the employee's progress toward recovery, the length of time necessary for recovery, and an estimated date of return to work. (2) . If there is a conflict between the employee’s physician and the UniversityUSM institution-named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) 3.B.3. shall apply.

Advanced Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request advanced use of Sick Leave sick leave subject to the following four conditions: The employee shall: (1) . have completed six (6) months of continuous USM service; (2) . have completed an original probation period, if applicable; (3) . have exhausted all other types of accrued leave; and (4) . has performed at a an “meets standardsEffective” or better level of performance and has not been placed on a Sick Leave sick leave certification requirement as provided in Section B.4. 4 or been disciplined for a Sick Leave sick leave related offense during the past twelve (12) 12 months. b. B. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave is at the discretion of the Office Department of Human Resources. c. C. Advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall not be granted in instances where the illness, illness or injury or disability occurred on the job, and the employee has been granted accident leave or temporary total disability benefits by the Workers' ’ Compensation Commission. d. D. Written requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be submitted to the Office Department of Human Resources and shall be supported by written verification by an accredited, licensed, or certified medical provider as outlined in Sections Section B.4.a. 4.A and f.4.F of this Article. e. E. Sick Leave leave may be advanced at the rate of fifteen (15) working days per year of service to a maximum of sixty (60) working days in any one calendar year. f. F. The use of advanced Sick Leave leave constitutes a debt for which payment shall be enforceable upon the employee's ’s return to work or upon the employee's ’s separation from employment, whichever is earlier. Upon return to work the minimum rate of payback for advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be at one-half the rate that Sick Leave sick leave and annual leave is earned. An employee may elect to pay back advanced Sick Leave sick leave by applying any earned leave or by reimbursing the USM with cash. g. G. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on advanced Sick Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. h. H. Additional requests for advanced Sick Leave sick leave will not be granted until all previously granted advanced Sick Leave sick leave has been repaid. The only exception to this provision is in cases where the maximum amount of advanced Sick Leave sick leave had not been requested originally and additional advanced Sick Leavesick leave, consecutive to that already granted, is needed to cover the employee's ’s continued absence arising from the original illness, injury or disability. i. I. The Office Department of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on advanced Sick Leave sick leave as follows: (1) . The employee may be referred to a UniversityUSM institution-named certified medical provider paid for by the institution for periodic examinations to determine the nature and extent of the illness, the employee's ’s progress toward recovery, the length of time necessary for recovery, and an estimated date of return to work. (2) . If there is a conflict between the employee’s physician and the UniversityUSM institution-named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) 3.B.3 shall apply.