Certification of Sick Leave. The Chief or the Board of Trustees may require evidence as to the adequacy of the reasons for any member's absence during the time which sick leave is requested, including a certificate from a licensed practitioner verifying proper use of sick leave. After each thirty (30) days of sick leave, a member must submit to the Chief a certificate from a licensed practitioner verifying the proper use of sick leave use and providing an estimated date of return to work, if known. In the event an employee has been provided documentation from their physician indicating that the employee cannot return to work for a period of time greater than 30 calendar days, the requirement will be waived and an update of the employee’s condition will be required at the time of the next scheduled examination.
Certification of Sick Leave. In order to be eligible for sick leave, an employee upon returning to work must present to his/her Department head a statement from a reputable physician stating that the absence from work was required due to one of the reasons set forth in Section 11.02 (Eligibility Requirements). Such statement will normally apply to employees absent from work for three (3) or more consecutive work days or for a scheduled work day immediately before or after a holiday or vacation. The physician’s statement presented to the Department Head shall state the following: A) that the employee’s absence was necessary and
Certification of Sick Leave. Employees absent from work where such absence is chargeable to sick leave may be required after three (3) consecutive days or more to provide their supervisor with a doctor’s statement certifying the absence from work was due to illness or injury and the employee is now able to perform the essential functions of the job. Any employee taking sick leave shall, upon returning to work, complete a Request for Leave through Kronos, indicating the type of sick leave claimed and the dates of absence. In cases in which an employee is suspected of making a false claim for sick leave or in cases in which the City has reason to investigate a suspected pattern of false claims for sick leave, the City may proceed in a manner outlined in Section 401.4 of the Rules and Regulations.
6.1.5.1 Employees who make a false claim for sick leave, sign a certificate/statement containing a false statement, refuse to be examined by a doctor selected by the Employer, or fails to cooperate in any investigation by the Employer of their claim for sick leave shall not be entitled to any leave with pay for the time in dispute. Such actions are considered just cause for disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Certification of Sick Leave. 1. An employee who shall be absent on sick leave for five (5) or more consecutive working days or totaling more than ten (10) days in one calendar year, may be required to submit acceptable medical evidence substantiating the illness. Any abuse of sick leave shall be cause for disciplinary action.
2. In case of leave of absence due to exposure to contagious disease, a certificate from the Board of Health of the employee's municipality of residence shall be required prior to the employee's return to work.
3. The County and/or the Prosecutor may require an employee who has been absent because of personal illness, as a condition of his return to work, to be examined, at the expense of the County, by a physician designated by the County. Such examination shall establish whether the employee is capable of performing his normal duties and that his return to work will not jeopardize the health or safety of other employees. The Prosecutor may adopt such other sick leave verification procedures that are reasonable pursuant to applicable law and which the County deems appropriate.
Certification of Sick Leave. Employees absent from work where such absence is chargeable to sick leave, may be required to provide their supervisor with a doctor’s statement certifying the absence from work was due to illness or injury and the employee is now able to perform the essential functions of the job. Any employee taking sick leave shall, upon returning to work, complete a Request for Leave form (P-30), indicating the type of sick leave claimed and the dates of absence.
6.1.5.1 Employees who make a false claim for sick leave, sign a certificate/statement containing a false statement, refuse to be examined by a doctor selected by the Employer, or fails to cooperate in any investigation by the Employer of their claim for sick leave shall not be entitled to any leave with pay for the time in dispute. Such actions are considered just cause for disciplinary action up to and including termination.
