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

Extended Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request extended Sick Leave, subject to the three following conditions: The employee shall: (1) have been in USM and/or State service for at least five (5) years; (2) have exhausted all types of accrued leave and advanced Sick Leave; and (3) 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. Extended Sick Leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for extended Sick Leave shall be at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. The maximum cumulative total of extended Sick Leave available to an employee in USM or State service is twelve (12) work months (52 work weeks). d. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on extended Xxxx Leave shall be applied as earned/credited. e. Written requests for extended 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 Section B.4.a. and f. f. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on extended 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.

Extended 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 extended Sick Leavesick leave, subject to the three following conditions: The employee shall: (1) . have been in USM and/or State service for at least five (5) years; (2) . have exhausted all types of accrued leave and advanced Sick Leavesick leave; and (3) . 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. IV or been disciplined for a Sick Leave sick leave related offense during the past twelve (12) 12 months. b. B. Extended Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for extended Sick Leave sick leave shall be at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. C. The maximum cumulative total of extended Sick Leave sick leave available to an employee in USM or State service is twelve (12) 12 work months (52 work weeks). d. D. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on extended Xxxx Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. e. E. Written requests for extended 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 Section B.4.aSections 4. A. and f.4.F. of this Article. f. F. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on extended 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 Universityinstitution-named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) 3.B.3. shall apply.

Extended Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request extended Sick Leavesick leave, subject to the three (3) following conditions: . The employee shall: (1) . have been in USM and/or State service for at least five (5) years; (2) . have exhausted all types of accrued leave and advanced Sick Leavesick leave; and (3) 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. V or been disciplined for a Sick Leave related offense absenteeism during the past twelve (12) months. b. B. Extended Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for extended Sick Leave sick leave shall be at the discretion of Human Resource Services in consultation with the Office of Human Resourcesemploying school/department. c. C. Extended sick leave shall not be granted in instances where the illness, 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. The maximum cumulative total of extended Sick Leave sick leave available to an employee while in USM or State service is twelve (12) work months or fifty- two (52 52) work weeks). d. E. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on extended Xxxx Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. e. Written F. Employees shall submit written requests for extended sick leave shall be submitted to the Office of Human Resources and shall be supported by written verification by an accredited, licensed licensed, or certified medical provider as outlined in Section B.4.a. Sections 3, V, A, and f.3, V, F, of this Article to the immediate supervisor. f. The Office of G. Human Resources Resource Services may refer an employee who is on extended Sick Leave sick leave as follows: (1) . The employee may be referred to a University-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 employees’ physician and the Universityinstitution-named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) 3, IV, B, 3, shall apply.

Extended Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request extended Sick Leavesick leave, subject to the three following conditions: . The employee shall: (1) have . Have been in USM and/or State service for at least five (5) years; (2) have . Have exhausted all types of accrued leave and advanced Sick Leavesick leave; and (3) 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) months. b. B. Extended Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for extended Sick Leave sick leave shall be at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. C. The maximum cumulative total of extended Sick Leave sick leave available to an employee in USM or State service is twelve (12) work months (52 work weeks). d. D. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on extended Xxxx Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. e. E. Written requests for extended 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 Section B.4.a. Article 13, Sections 4.A. and f.4.F. f. F. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on extended 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 Universityinstitution-named physician, the provisions of Article 13, Section B.3.b.(3) 3.B.3 shall apply.

Extended Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability or is eligible for parental leave may request extended Sick Leavesick leave, subject to the three following conditions: The employee shall: (1) . have been in USM and/or State service for at least five (5) years; (2) . have exhausted all types of accrued leave and advanced Sick Leavesick leave; and (3) . 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. Extended Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for extended Sick Leave sick leave shall be at the discretion of the Office Department of Human Resources. c. C. The maximum cumulative total of extended Sick Leave sick leave available to an employee in USM or State service is twelve (12) 12 work months (52 work weeks). d. D. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on extended Xxxx Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. e. E. Written requests for extended 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 Section B.4.a. Sections 4.A and f.4.F of this Article. f. F. The Office Department of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on extended 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 University-institution named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) 3.B.3 shall apply.

Extended Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request extended Sick Leavesick leave, subject to the three following conditions: The employee shall: (1) . have been in USM and/or State service for at least five (5) years; (2) . have exhausted all types of accrued leave and advanced Sick Leavesick leave; and (3) . 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) months. b. B. Extended Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for extended Sick Leave sick leave shall be at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. C. The maximum cumulative total of extended Sick Leave sick leave available to an employee in USM or State service is twelve (12) work months (52 fifty-two (52) work weeks). d. D. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on extended Xxxx Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. e. E. Written requests for extended 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 Section B.4.aSections 4. A. and f.4.F. of this Article. f. F. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on extended 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 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 UniversityInstitution-named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) 3.B.3. shall apply.

Extended Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request extended Sick Leavesick leave, subject to the three (3) following conditions: . The employee shall: (1) . have been in USM and/or State service for at least five (5) years; (2) . have exhausted all types of accrued leave and advanced Sick Leavesick leave; and (3) 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. II or been disciplined for a Sick Leave related offense absenteeism during the past twelve (12) months. b. B. Extended Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for extended Sick Leave sick leave shall be at the discretion of Human Resource Services in consultation with the Office of Human Resourcesemploying school/department. c. C. Extended sick leave shall not be granted in instances where the illness, 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. The maximum cumulative total of extended Sick Leave sick leave available to an employee while in USM or State service is twelve (12) work months or fifty-two (52 52) work weeks). d. E. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on extended Xxxx Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. e. Written F. Employees shall submit written requests for extended sick leave shall be submitted to the Office of Human Resources and shall be supported by written verification by an accredited, licensed licensed, or certified medical provider as outlined in Section B.4.a. Sections 3, II, E, and f.3, II, F, of this Article to the immediate supervisor. f. The Office of G. Human Resources Resource Services may refer an employee who is on extended 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.

Extended Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. ‌ A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request extended Sick Leavesick leave, subject to the three following conditions: The employee shall: (1) . have been in USM and/or State service for at least five (5) years; (2) . have exhausted all types of accrued leave and advanced Sick Leavesick leave; and (3) . 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. Extended Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for extended Sick Leave sick leave shall be at the discretion of the Office Department of Human Resources. c. C. The maximum cumulative total of extended Sick Leave sick leave available to an employee in USM or State service is twelve (12) 12 work months (52 work weeks). d. D. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on extended Xxxx Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. e. E. Written requests for extended 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 Section B.4.a. Sections 4.A and f.4.F of this Article. f. F. The Office Department of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on an extended 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 Universityinstitution-named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) 3.B.3 shall apply.

Extended Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request extended Sick Leavesick leave, subject to the three following conditions: The employee shall: (1) . have been in USM and/or State service for at least five (5) years; (2) . have exhausted all types of accrued leave and advanced Sick Leavesick leave; and (3) has . have performed at a “meets standards” or better level of performance and has not have 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) months. b. B. Extended Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for extended Sick Leave sick leave shall be at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. C. The maximum cumulative total of extended Sick Leave sick leave available to an employee in USM or State service is twelve (12) work months ( fifty-two (52 52) work weeks). d. D. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on extended Xxxx Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. e. E. Written requests for extended 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 Section B.4.aSections 4. A. and f.4.F. of this Article. f. F. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on extended 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 Universityinstitution-named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) shall 3.B.3.shall apply.

Extended Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. 1. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request extended Sick Leavesick leave, subject to the three following conditions: The employee shall: (1) a. have been in USM and/or State service for at least five (5) years; (2) b. have exhausted all types of accrued leave and advanced Sick Leavesick leave; and (3) c. 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. 11.2D or been disciplined for a Sick Leave sick leave related offense during the past twelve (12) 12 months. b. 2. Extended Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for extended Sick Leave sick leave shall be at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. 3. The maximum cumulative total of extended Sick Leave sick leave available to an employee in USM or State service is twelve (12) 12 work months (52 work weeks). d. 4. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on extended Xxxx Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. e. 5. Written requests for extended 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 Section B.4.aSections 11.2D.1 and 6. 6. and f. f. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on extended 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 University-FSU- named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) 11.2C.2.c. shall apply.

Extended Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. ‌ A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability or is eligible for parental leave may request extended Sick Leavesick leave, subject to the three following conditions: The employee shall: (1) . have been in USM and/or State service for at least five (5) years; (2) . have exhausted all types of accrued leave and advanced Sick Leavesick leave; and (3) . 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. Extended Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for extended Sick Leave sick leave shall be at the discretion of the Office Department of Human Resources. c. C. The maximum cumulative total of extended Sick Leave sick leave available to an employee in USM or State service is twelve (12) 12 work months (52 work weeks). d. D. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on extended Xxxx Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. e. E. Written requests for extended 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 Section B.4.a. Sections 4.A and f.4.F of this Article. f. F. The Office Department of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on extended 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 University-institution named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) 3.B.3 shall apply.

Extended Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request extended Sick Leavesick leave, subject to the three following conditions: The employee shall: (1) . have been in USM and/or State service for at least five (5) years; (2) . have exhausted all types of accrued leave and advanced Sick Leavesick leave; and (3) . 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. Extended Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for extended Sick Leave sick leave shall be at the discretion of the Office Department of Human Resources. c. C. The maximum cumulative total of extended Sick Leave sick leave available to an employee in USM or State service is twelve (12) 12 work months (52 work weeks). d. D. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on extended Xxxx Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. e. E. Written requests for extended 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 Section B.4.a. Sections 4.A and f.4.F of this Article. f. F. The Office Department of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on an extended 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 Universityinstitution-named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) 3.B.3 shall apply.

Extended Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request extended Sick Leavesick leave, subject to the three following conditions: The employee shall: (1) have . Have been in USM and/or State service for at least five (5) years; (2) have . Have exhausted all types of accrued leave and advanced Sick Leavesick leave; and (3) 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) months. b. B. Extended Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for extended Sick Leave sick leave shall be at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. C. The maximum cumulative total of extended Sick Leave sick leave available to an employee in USM or State service is twelve (12) work months (52 work weeks). d. D. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on extended Xxxx Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. e. E. Written requests for extended 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 Section B.4.a. Article 13, Sections 4A. and f.4F. f. F. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on extended 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 Universityinstitution-named physician, the provisions of Article 13, Section B.3.b.(3) 3.B.3 shall apply.

Extended 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 extended Sick Leavesick leave, subject to the three following conditions: The employee shall: (1) . have been in USM and/or State service for at least five (5) years; (2) . have exhausted all types of accrued leave and advanced Sick Leavesick leave; and (3) . 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) months. b. B. Extended Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for extended Sick Leave sick leave shall be at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. C. The maximum cumulative total of extended Sick Leave sick leave available to an employee in USM or State service is twelve (12) work months (52 work weeks). d. D. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on extended Xxxx Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. e. E. Written requests for extended 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 Section B.4.aSections 4. A. and f.4.F. of this Article. f. F. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on extended Sick Leave sick leave as follows: (1) . The employee may be referred to a University-named certified medical provider paid for by the institution University 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-University named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) 3.B.3. shall apply.

Extended 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 extended Sick Leavesick leave, subject to the three following conditions: The employee shall: (1) . have been in USM and/or State service for at least five (5) years; (2) . have exhausted all types of accrued leave and advanced Sick Leavesick leave; and (3) . 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. IV or been disciplined for a Sick Leave sick leave related offense during the past twelve (12) months. b. B. Extended Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for extended Sick Leave sick leave shall be at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. C. The maximum cumulative total of extended Sick Leave sick leave available to an employee in USM or State service is twelve (12) work months (52 work weeks). d. D. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on extended Xxxx Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. e. E. Written requests for extended 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 Section B.4.aSections 4. A. and f.4.F. of this Article. f. F. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on extended 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 Universityinstitution-named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) 3.B.3. shall apply.

Extended Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability or is eligible for parental leave, may request extended Sick Leavesick leave, subject to the three following conditions: The employee shall: (1) . have been in USM and/or State service for at least five (5) years; (2) . have exhausted all types of accrued leave and advanced Sick Leavesick leave; and (3) has . have 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.4IV. or been disciplined for a Sick Leave sick leave related offense during the past twelve (12) months. b. B. Extended Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for extended Sick Leave sick leave shall be at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. C. The maximum cumulative total of extended Sick Leave sick leave available to an employee in USM or State service is twelve (12) work months (52 work weeks). d. D. Annual, sick sick, and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on extended Xxxx Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. e. E. Written requests for extended 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 Section B.4.aSections IV. A and f.IV.F of this Article. f. F. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on extended 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 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 UniversityInstitution-named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) III.B.3 shall apply.

Extended Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. 1. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request extended Sick Leavesick leave, subject to the three following conditions: The employee shall: (1) a. have been in USM and/or State service for at least five (5) years; (2) b. have exhausted all types of accrued leave and advanced Sick Leavesick leave; and (3) c. 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. 11.2D or been disciplined for a Sick Leave sick leave related offense during the past twelve (12) 12 months. b. 2. Extended Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for extended Sick Leave sick leave shall be at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. 3. The maximum cumulative total of extended Sick Leave sick leave available to an employee in USM or State service is twelve (12) 12 work months (52 work weeks). d. 4. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on extended Xxxx Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. e. 5. Written requests for extended 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 Section B.4.aSections 11.2D.1 and 6. 6. and f. f. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on extended 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.

Extended Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. ‌ A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request extended Sick Leavesick leave, subject to the three following conditions: The employee shall: (1) . have been in USM and/or State service for at least five (5) years; (2) . have exhausted all types of accrued leave and advanced Sick Leavesick leave; and (3) . 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. Extended Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for extended Sick Leave sick leave shall be at the discretion of the Office Department of Human Resources. c. C. The maximum cumulative total of extended Sick Leave sick leave available to an employee in USM or State service is twelve (12) 12 work months (52 work weeks). d. D. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on extended Xxxx Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. e. E. Written requests for extended 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 Section B.4.a. Sections 4.A and f.4.F of this Article. f. F. The Office Department of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on extended 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 University-named institution 3. -named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) 3.B.3 shall apply.

Extended Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability or is eligible for parental leave, may request extended Sick Leavesick leave, subject to the three following conditions: The employee shall: (1) . have been in USM and/or State service for at least five (5) years; (2) . have exhausted all types of accrued leave and advanced Sick Leavesick leave; and (3) . 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.4IV. or been disciplined for a Sick Leave sick leave related offense during the past twelve (12) months. b. B. Extended Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for extended Sick Leave sick leave shall be at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. C. The maximum cumulative total of extended Sick Leave sick leave available to an employee in USM or State service is twelve (12) work months (52 work weeks). d. D. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on extended Xxxx Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. e. E. Written requests for extended 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 Section B.4.aSections IV. A and f.IV.F of this Article. f. F. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on extended 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 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.

Extended Sick Leave for the Employee’s Own Illness. a. A. An employee who sustains a temporary, recoverable illness, injury or serious disability may request extended Sick Leavesick leave, subject to the three following conditions: The employee shall: (1) . have been in USM and/or State service for at least five (5) years; (2) . have exhausted all types of accrued leave and advanced Sick Leavesick leave; and (3) 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. 4 or been disciplined for a Sick Leave sick leave related offense during the past twelve (12) months. b. B. Extended Sick Leave sick leave is not an entitlement. The granting of requests for extended Sick Leave sick leave shall be at the discretion of the Office of Human Resources. c. C. The maximum cumulative total of extended Sick Leave sick leave available to an employee in USM or State service is twelve (12) work months ( fifty-two (52 52) work weeks). d. D. Annual, sick and holiday leave earned, and personal leave credited while on extended Xxxx Leave sick leave shall be applied as earned/credited. e. E. Written requests for extended 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 Section B.4.aSections 4. A. and f.4.F. of this Article. f. F. The Office of Human Resources may refer an employee who is on extended 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 Universityinstitution-named physician, the provisions of Section B.3.b.(3) 3.B.3. shall apply.