Evidence Required for Sick Leave. Usage The employee shall furnish the Employer a standard written signed statement to justify the use of sick leave. The payment of sick leave is contingent upon the approval of such statement by the Employer. Falsification of either a written signed statement or physician’s certificate shall be grounds for disciplinary action, including dismissal. If an employee is expected to be absent for more than five (5) consecutive work days (on either paid sick leave or unpaid leave of absence) the employee shall submit a written statement and/or statement from their medical practitioner during the term of the absence. The required statement shall specify the reason for the length of the anticipated absence and the expected date of return to work of the member and the prognosis for recovery.
Evidence Required for Sick Leave. The Employer shall require an employee to furnish a standard written signed statement upon their return to work to justify and explain the nature of the illness or other use of sick leave. Falsification of either a written signed statement or of a physician's certificate shall be grounds for disciplinary action including dismissal.
Evidence Required for Sick Leave. Usage The Sheriff shall require an employee to furnish a standard written statement to justify the use of sick leave, or in accordance with this Article, a certificate stating the nature of the illness from a licensed physician, dentist or chiropractor. Employees may be disciplined for abuse or misuse of sick leave. Falsification of either a written signed statement or a physician’s certificate shall be grounds for disciplinary action including dismissal.
