Common use of Illness During Vacations Clause in Contracts

Illness During Vacations. When an employee on vacation becomes ill to the extent that the services of a medical practitioner are required, provided such illness is shown to be in excess of three (3) days, such employee shall be allowed to use sick leave credits for the period which the medical practitioner verifies in writing on a form to be provided by the Board that the employee would have been unable to carry out work duties. The completed form must be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer within five (5) working days of the end of the vacation period. The period of vacation so displaced shall either be added to the vacation period or reinstated for use at a later date as mutually agreed between the employee and the Division or its designate.