Common use of Illness Leave Clause in Contracts

Illness Leave. 1. In the event an Employee is away from his/her assignment because of personal illness verified by medical authority, including one designated by the Personnel Office if it deems it necessary, said Employee will be permitted to utilize his/her accumulated illness bank and his/her vacation bank. 2. In the event no further benefits are available to provide full pay, the Employee will be placed on an illness leave of absence for the extent of the illness up to a maximum of one (1) year and will be returned to his/her assignment or one of comparable stature provided he/she is approved for return by the medical examiner of the Employer as being in approximately the same state of health as existed prior to his/her illness. 3. If any illness or injury arises out of or in the course of his/her employment, an Employee is entitled to a leave of absence not in excess of two years from the date on which the absence began or two years from the claim for or payment of workers’ compensation, whichever is earlier. 4. In the event that the condition of an Employee's health or physical condition has been altered as a result of his/her absence, efforts shall be made to find a position commensurate with his/her physical capacity. 5. In the event that a disability extends past the 12-month period, the Employee, upon recovery, shall be able to exercise the option to return to a comparable position as soon as a vacancy occurs in the Bargaining Unit provided he/she is approved for return by the medical examiner of the Employer as being in approximately the same state of health as existed prior to his/her illness. 6. To return to work, the Employee shall: a) Notify: (1) the designated department main office and (2) the designated Human Resources unit, at least two (2) weeks prior to the anticipated return date so arrangements may be made for a return to work physical examination, if so requested by the University.

Illness Leave. 1. In the event an Employee is away from his/her assignment because of personal illness verified by medical authority, including one designated by the Personnel Office if it deems it necessary, said Employee will be permitted to utilize his/her accumulated illness bank and his/her vacation bank. 2. In the event no further benefits are available to provide full pay, the Employee will be placed on an illness leave of absence for the extent of the illness up to a maximum of one (1) year and will be returned to his/her assignment or one of comparable stature provided he/she is approved for return by the medical examiner of the Employer as being in approximately the same state of health as existed prior to his/her illness. 3. If any illness or injury arises out of or in the course of his/her employment, an Employee is entitled to a leave of absence not in excess of two years from the date on which the absence began or two years from the claim for or payment of workers’ compensation, whichever is earlier. 4. In the event that the condition of an Employee's health or physical condition has been altered as a result of his/her absence, efforts shall be made to find a position commensurate with his/her physical capacity. 5. In the event that a disability extends past the 12-month period, the Employee, upon recovery, shall be able to exercise the option to return to a comparable position as soon as a vacancy occurs in the Bargaining Unit provided he/she is approved for return by the medical examiner of the Employer as being in approximately the same state of health as existed prior to his/her illness. 6. To return to work, the Employee shall: a) Notify: (1) the designated department main office and (2) the designated Human Resources unit, at least two (2) weeks prior to the anticipated return date so arrangements may be made for a return to work physical examination, if so requested by the University.