Common use of Medical Leave Clause in Contracts

Medical Leave. Leave of absence up to one (1) year shall be granted to any permanent employee who, as a result of an extended illness or injury, has exhausted his/her accumulation of sick leave. Such leave shall be limited to a cumulative total of one (1) year per illness or injury. Upon the request of the employee, such leave may be extended. An Agency may require appropriate medical documentation of the illness, injuries or disability. Agency Initiated Medical Leave: If the Agency has reasonable cause to believe that an employee is unfit or unable to perform the duties of his/her position as a result of disability, illness, or injury, after consultation with the Council, the employee may be placed on a leave of absence for a period up to six (6) months in duration. Extensions of up to six (6) additional months may be added following consultation with the Council. Such leave may not be initiated unless the Agency has offered the employee the opportunity to participate in the Employee Assistance Program or another rehabilitation program and only after an evaluation by a private medical practitioner. Any such determination shall be subject to the Grievance Procedure of this Agreement. The Agency agrees to pay the cost of the medical evaluation stated above.

Medical Leave. Leave of absence up to one (1) year shall be granted to any permanent employee who, as a result of an extended illness or injury, has exhausted his/her their accumulation of sick leave. Such leave shall be limited to a cumulative total of one (1) year per illness or injury. Upon the request of the employee, such leave may be extended. An Agency may require appropriate medical documentation of the illness, injuries or disability. Agency Initiated Medical Leave: If the Agency has reasonable cause to believe that an employee is unfit or unable to perform the duties of his/her their position as a result of disability, illness, or injury, after consultation with the Council, the employee may be placed on a leave of absence for a period up to six (6) months in duration. Extensions of up to six (6) additional months may be added following consultation with the Council. Such leave may not be initiated unless the Agency has offered the employee the opportunity to participate in the Employee Assistance Program or another rehabilitation program and only after an evaluation by a private medical practitioner. Any such determination shall be subject to the Grievance Procedure of this Agreement. The Agency agrees to pay the cost of the medical evaluation stated above.

Medical Leave. Leave of absence up to one (1) year shall be granted to any permanent employee who, as a result of an extended illness or injury, has exhausted his/her their accumulation of sick leave. Such leave shall be limited to a cumulative total of one (1) year per illness or injury. Upon the request of the employee, such leave may be extended. An Agency may require appropriate medical documentation of the illness, injuries or disability. Employees shall receive notice in writing before a medical leave ends. Agency Initiated Medical Leave: If the Agency has reasonable cause to believe that an employee is unfit or unable to perform the duties of his/her their position as a result of disability, illness, or injury, after consultation with the Council, the employee may be placed on a leave of absence for a period up to six (6) months in duration. Extensions of up to six (6) additional months may be added following consultation with the Council. Such leave may not be initiated unless the Agency has offered the employee the opportunity to participate in the Employee Assistance Program or another rehabilitation program and only after an evaluation by a private medical practitioner. Any such determination shall be subject to the Grievance Procedure of this Agreement. The Agency agrees to pay the cost of the medical evaluation stated above.