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.
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Samples: – 2023 Final Agreement, Agreement, – 2023 Agreement
