Frequent Usage. If an employee is frequently absent, she/he may be required to submit a written doctor's statement acceptable to the City justifying sick leave usage. The Police Chief may require such employee to undergo an additional medical examination to determine fitness for duty. In such cases, the City shall select a physician and shall pay all expenses.
Frequent Usage. 1. The department head may require the employee to undergo a medical examination to determine fitness for duty. The BMEA Executive Board may discuss the excessive use of sick leave with employees.
Frequent Usage. Regular and predictable attendance at work is an essential part of the job. The Fire Chief may require an employee, who frequently uses sick leave, to undergo a medical examination to determine whether or not she/he is able to continue in his/her assigned capacity. Frequent and unexcused use of sick leave is considered abuse and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. The City will pay the entire cost of any required medical examination. For the purposes of this article, frequent usage includes consideration of any of the following patterns:
Frequent Usage. 1. If an employee is frequently absent, she/he may be required to submit a written doctor's statement, acceptable to the City, certifying sick leave usage. The department head may require the employee to undergo a medical examination to determine fitness for duty. The BMEA Executive Board may discuss the excessive use of sick leave with employees.
