Medical Leaves of Absence. When recommended by an employee's personal physician in writing, a medical leave of absence for a three (3) month period will be granted by the Sheriff. Such leave may be extended for a like three (3) month period or shorter period, within the sole discretion of the Sheriff, up to a maximum of one (1) year. Such extension, if granted, shall be based upon the written certification by the employee's physician that the continued illness or disability precludes the employee from working and the continuation of the leave of absence is necessary. Such leave, up to a maximum of three (3) months, if granted, will be allowed and credited as continuous county service, i.e. seniority continues for the three (3) months only. The employee shall be entitled to his former position or a position for which he is able and capable of performing upon return to work. A medical leave of absence shall be without pay and other fringe benefits, except an employee may use his accumulated sick leave time and accumulated vacation time to avoid loss of wages during such leave.
Medical Leaves of Absence. A Medical Leave of Absence, granted under this section, is the period(s) an eligible employee is granted leave from work for medical reasons in accordance with Section C.1, - Eligibility for a Medical Leave of Absence, below. This leave includes the combined use of accrued sick leave and the medical leave of absence without pay in accordance with the provisions of this Article and Article 38 -
Medical Leaves of Absence. When an employee continues to be absent from work due to an illness or injury after having used up his/her sick leave credit, he/she must apply for an unpaid sick leave of absence. Upon departmental approval of the unpaid sick leave of absence, he/she shall be removed from the payroll until he/she returns to work. If he/she does not return to work within twelve (12) consecutive months after he/she has been placed in a non-pay status, his/her seniority shall terminate. If, however, an employee is separated from his/her employment as provided in this subsection because of his/her absence from work due to a disability covered by worker’s compensation, his/her seniority shall be frozen as of the date of his/her separation. If and when such employee is reinstated within thirty (30) days following the cessation of such disability presenting medical evidence of his/her physical ability to perform the necessary work, such employee shall be entitled to exercise the amount of seniority he/she had acquired prior to his/her separation to obtain a job within the bargaining unit, in accordance with the seniority provisions then in effect, which job he/she has the seniority and the then-present ability to satisfactorily perform. Meaningful consideration will be given to an employee who applies for reinstatement under this Subsection.
16.§2.1 When there is a question as to whether an employee is medically able to return to work following his/her illness or injury, the Employer may require that the employee present a statement from a physician attesting to the fact the employee is medically able to return to work. If the Employer is not satisfied with the employee’s physician’s statement, the Employer may require the employee to be examined by a physician of the Employer’s own choosing and expense. If the dispute continues, the Employer’s medical practitioner and the employee’s medical practitioner shall jointly select a physician to examine the employee and submit a report to both parties. Any additional costs not covered by the employee’s health insurance shall be borne by the University and the MSEA. The opinion of the jointly-selected physician shall be binding.
16.§2.2 When an employee, absent due to illness or injury, has exhausted the paid sick leave credited to his/her account, he/she shall thereupon draw upon his/her accumulated annual leave to the extent of his/her accrual. However, the employee may direct the university not to draw upon his/her annual leave by n...
Medical Leaves of Absence. Medical leaves of absence will be administered in accordance with established district policies, which will comply, at a minimum, with federal and state mandates.
Medical Leaves of Absence. (excluding pregnancy related disability). Regular Nurses who have passed the trial period who are not eligible for State and Federal Family and Medical Leave are eligible to apply for medical leave.
a. Regular Nurses who become ill, injured, or otherwise medically incapacitated, and who expect to be absent for more than seven (7) consecutive calendar days, must request a medical leave of absence using the intake process established by the Employer and submitting required Certification of Healthcare Provider for Employee’s Serious Health Condition (Family and Medical Leave Act) Form. A medical leave of absence must be requested as soon as the Nurse is aware of the need for the leave.
b. The form must be completed in its entirety. If these dates change or if any different limitations are imposed by the physician, the Regular Nurse must furnish an updated Certification to the Employer or its designee. It is the Nurse’s responsibility to inform her or his personal physician of the normal job requirements in order to assist in determining the cease-work date, work limitations, and the return to work date. A final return to work date will be determined after review of the Return to Work Authorization on the Physician’s Letter signed by the Regular Nurse’s personal physician. A clearance must be obtained by the employee from Employee Health Service for work related injury and illness, or infectious disease prior to return to work. At the discretion of the employee’s supervisor an authorization for return to work from Employee Health Service may be required for other injury or illness prior to the employee’s return to work. The Nurse cannot return to work until cleared in accordance with the above.
Medical Leaves of Absence. Upon depletion of accrued sick leave credits, an employee upon request shall be granted a leave of absence for personal illness, injury or temporary disability necessitating his/her absence from work if that employee is in satisfactory employment status. This guarantee shall only apply when the employee has had less than six (6) months medical leave of absence within the preceding five
Medical Leaves of Absence. Certain leaves for non-medical reasons are available to eligible employees upon request and approval from the Department of Human Resources.
Medical Leaves of Absence. 16-4-1 Certain employees are eligible for benefits under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). An employee who is taking FMLA leave because of the employee’s own serious health condition or the serious health condition of a family member must use all paid sick, personal and vacation leave (in that order) prior to being eligible for unpaid leave. Paid leave runs concurrently with and does not extend the duration of the leave.
Medical Leaves of Absence. Upon depletion of accrued sick leave, an employee, 12 upon request, shall be granted a leave of absence including necessary extensions for
Medical Leaves of Absence. 16-4-1 Same as Master Agreement (must meet requirements of FMLA to qualify) 16-4-2 Same as Master Agreement 16-4-3 Available Medical Leave Types:
