Medical Eligibility Requirements. (a) A certificate from a duly recognized medical practitioner, stating that the employee is unable to perform his/her duties and indicating the probable duration of the illness, and, the expected date of return to work, may be required for any absence of more than three (3) working days, or for one
Medical Eligibility Requirements. The Medical Officer of Health or his/her designate may:
Medical Eligibility Requirements. Each employee, whether full-time, part-time or casual, who is absent for a period of more than three (3) consecutive working days, shall have the forms required by the Home completed by a physician or nurse practitioner. The employee shall submit the completed forms to the Employer’s third party ability provider who will manage the employee’s absence and return to work. The Employer’s third party ability provider determines eligibility for Short Term Disability benefits for full-time employees as described in Article 14.04. If at any time there is insufficient medical information to support disability or an employee is non-compliant with the treatment program, benefits may be suspended. Each employee is fully responsible for providing all medically required documentation directly to the Home’s third party ability management provider as requested. All costs incurred in obtaining this documentation will be the responsibility of the employee. Employees have the right to appeal any denial of benefits made by the third party provider. Should it appear that an employee is making too frequent application for this leave, the matter shall be referred to the Administrator for investigation.
Medical Eligibility Requirements. (a) A certificate from a duly recognized physician stating the employee is unable to perform his/her duties and indicating the probable duration will be required for any absence of more than three consecutive working days, or for one working day prior to or following a paid holiday, or paid vacation, which is to be charged as sick leave. Failure to produce the required medical certificate within five (5) working days of the date of disability may result in the uncertified days of absence being charged as leave without pay.
Medical Eligibility Requirements. Each employee, whether full-time, part-time or casual, who is absent for a period of more than three (3) consecutive working days, shall have the forms required by the Home completed by a physician or nurse practitioner. The employee shall submit the completed forms to the Employer’s third party disability provider who will manage the employee’s absence and return to work. The Employer’s third party disability provider determines eligibility for Short Term Disability benefits for full-time
