Industrial Accident and Illness. Industrial accident and illness leave shall be granted to unit members in accordance with provisions of this procedure for injury or illness incurred within the course and scope of the unit member's assigned duties. In order to qualify for industrial accident or illness leave coverage, a unit member claiming such leave shall be subject to examination by a District-appointed physician to verify his/her condition and to evaluate any claims. A unit member shall be permitted to return to service after an industrial accident or illness leave upon presentation of a release from the District-appointed physician and from the treating physician certifying the unit member's ability to perform the duties of his/her classification without detriment to his/her physical and emotional health and safety and the health and safety of others. If the member is not able to perform all of the essential functions of his/her position, the treating physician shall provide a detailed explanation of any such limitations and the anticipated duration thereof.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
