Common use of Medical Care Leave Clause in Contracts

Medical Care Leave. (a) When medical services and/or medical facilities are not available in the community of residence or work, an employee or the employee’s dependents may be referred by a doctor or dentist to a medical practitioner or medical facility in another municipality. When such referrals are made and the appointment cannot be scheduled in a way that avoids disruption of work or vacation, the employee shall be allowed paid leave of absence of up to three (3) days in order to attend or to accompany dependents if medically required. Proof of need for such medical leave is required. Additional leave shall be deducted from the employee's sick leave bank on request. In the event the employee has no sick leave to their credit, the leave shall be without pay. (b) Medical/Dental Appointments

Medical Care Leave. (a) When medical services and/or medical facilities are not available in the community of residence or work, an employee or the employee’s dependents may be referred by a doctor or dentist to a medical practitioner or medical facility in another municipality. When such referrals are made and the appointment cannot be scheduled in a way that avoids disruption of work or vacation, the employee shall be allowed paid leave of absence of up to three (3) days in order to attend or to accompany dependents if medically required. Proof of need for such medical leave is required. Additional leave shall be deducted from the employee's sick leave bank on request. In the event the employee has no sick leave to their credit, the leave shall be without pay. (b) Medical/Dental Appointments