Medical Evidence. (a) While a medical certificate will not normally be required for leave taken in periods of less than five consecutive days, where it is considered warranted, an employer may require a principal to produce a medical certificate or other evidence of sickness or injury satisfactory to the employer. If so, the employer will agree to meet the employee’s reasonable expenses in obtaining the proof.
(b) When more than five consecutive days sick leave is taken, the employer may require the principal to provide a medical certificate from a registered health practitioner at the employee’s expense. If the principal cannot obtain a medical certificate, other evidence of sickness or injury satisfactory to the employer may be provided.
(c) When a period of sick leave exceeds 14 days the employer may require the principal to:
(i) provide a medical certificate from a registered health practitioner stating the expected date the teacher will be able to return to work. The employer may require the principal to provide further medical certificates should the sick leave continue beyond the expected date of return stated in this or subsequent medical certificates.
(ii) obtain a second medical opinion from an independent registered health practitioner nominated by the employer and agreed to by the principal provided that such agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld. The cost of a second medical opinion will be met by the employer.
Medical Evidence. The City may, at its discretion, require employees to provide specific medical data from the employee's doctor, the City's doctor, and/or a personal affidavit stating the cause of the absence, for any illness or injury which resulted in lost work time.
Medical Evidence. A. Any employee making claim for such compensation as provided for in this Article shall, at the request of the City, submit to a physical exam by a licensed physician of the City's choice. This examination will be restricted to areas limited to or affected by the injury. In the event that the physician finds that such employee is able to return to duty, the employee shall do so on the next scheduled work day or at any other time as scheduled by the City. Physical examinations required pursuant to this Article shall be at the City's expense.
B. For the best interest of both the employee and the Employer, an employee utilizing injury leave shall remain at the employee's residence Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. unless hospitalized, receiving out-patient medical treatment outside the employee's residence, purchasing required medication, or as authorized in writing by the Chief.
C. A partially disabled employee who is eligible for wage continuation under this Article may be required by the City to perform limited duty work, subject to the limitations set and approved by the City's physician.
D. Should an employee covered by this Agreement become permanently disabled as a result of an on-the-job injury to the extent that the employee cannot perform the regular job duties, the City will attempt to place the employee in a position within the Department, in the judgment of the City and/or the Chief of Police, the employee is physically and mentally able to perform, provided that such a position is available. This Section shall not require the City to create a position for any employee.
Medical Evidence. Medical evidence is required to justify absences and to determine fitness for work. The Employer will pay for obtaining medical evidence where the employee is sent for an independent medical examination to an Employer appointed physician. Costs for medical forms will be normally paid for by the Employer unless there is a substantial reason not to do so.
Medical Evidence. Upon request by the Employer, an employee who applies for or is on a medical leave of absence has the responsibility of establishing by competent and credible evidence that the employee is incapable of performing his work and that such leave is warranted. Failure to satisfy this requirement shall be grounds for denying or terminating such leave.
Medical Evidence. The Committee may require, no more frequently than once in any calendar year, that the Executive submit medical evidence of disability satisfactory to the Committee. The Committee will have sole discretion to discontinue eligibility for a disability benefit based on a consideration of such evidence or lack thereof.
Medical Evidence. While a medical certificate will not normally be required for leave within five consecutive days, where it is considered warranted, an employer may require a teacher to produce a medical certificate or other evidence of sickness or injury satisfactory to the employer. If so, the employer will agree to meet the employee’s reasonable expenses in obtaining the proof. When more than five consecutive days sick leave is taken, the employer may require the teacher to provide a medical certificate from a registered health practitioner at the employee’s expense. If the teacher cannot obtain a medical certificate, other evidence of sickness or injury satisfactory to the employer may be provided. When a period of sick leave exceeds 14 days, the employer may require the teacher to: provide a medical certificate from a registered health practitioner stating the expected date the teacher will be able to return to work. The employer may require the teacher to provide further medical certificates should the sick leave continue beyond the expected date of return stated in this or subsequent medical certificates.
Medical Evidence. (a) For absences of less than 10 working days, if requested, an Employee must provide medical documentation supporting the absence that is to the satisfaction of the Employer and must include confirmation of an in-person assessment by a physician; workplace restrictions, if any; and a return to work or reassessment date. Where the requested medical documentation includes the foregoing information, the Employer will, to a maximum of $50.00, reimburse the Employee 50% of the cost of the first medical documentation requested for each period of absence due to personal illness or injury regardless of length.
(b) Any absences of 10 working days or greater shall require medical documentation be submitted to the University’s Occupational Health Nurse and Occupational Physician.
(c) In the event of a difference of opinion, the Employer may require an Employee to attend a third party Independent Medical Examination, at the Employer's expense, by a mutually acceptable physician.
Medical Evidence. 23.1 Upon receipt of proper proof, the Company will reimburse Team Members for the cost of any physician’s certificate or report required by the Company to be produced. Maximum amount of reimbursement shall be $20.
Medical Evidence. Each employee shall supply to the Board a certificate from a health care practitioner as defined by The Worker’s Compensation Act, certifying the employee was unable to carry out his/her duties due to illness for days absent from work in excess of five (5) consecutive days. The cost of medical certificates requested by the Board shall be borne by the Board. The Board reserves the right to request a certificate for any illness.
