Investigation of Sick Leave. The Employer reserves the right to investigate any reported illness of an employee. If after investigation the Employer feels that there may be abuse of sick leave or if the illness is in excess of three (3) consecutive working days, the employee may be required to submit proof of illness from a medical practitioner. A medical practitioner shall include but not limited to a family doctor, specialist, physiotherapist, chiropractor or dentist with expertise in the relevant field. Proof of illness, if required, shall be asked for during the illness.
Investigation of Sick Leave. 37.17 a. INVESTIGATION NOT SUBJECT TO SECTION 37.17 b. The Employer may investigate suspected abuse of sickness as follows:
Investigation of Sick Leave. The Employer may investigate any absence with pay due to sickness and take disciplinary action when a false claim is determined to have been made by the employee. The Employer may require an employee to be examined by a designated physician to determine whether or not the employee’s absence was due to sickness. If the Employer requires the employee to be examined by a physician selected by the Employer for the purpose of verifying the sickness, the Employer shall assume the cost of the physician’s services. If the employee requests and the Employer grants the employee’s request to be examined by a private physician of the employee’s choice, the employee shall be responsible for the cost of the physician’s services. In the event the employee is examined by a private physician, the employee shall request that the physician furnish a report of the findings to the Employer.
