Medical Substantiation Required Sample Clauses
Medical Substantiation Required. An employee may be requested to furnish a medical certificate under the following circumstances:
(1) For any absence which exceeds three (3) consecutive workdays.
(2) Where reasonable cause exists to believe that an employee may be abusing sick leave privileges (for example, calling off sick after being denied a time off request, or where review of the employee's record of sick leave usage demonstrates the existence of a pattern or practice). An employee required to obtain a doctor's statement must present same to his/her immediate supervisor within 48 hours after the earlier of (a) his/her return to work from an illness exceeding three (3) consecutive days, or (b) after being told to submit such excuse.
Medical Substantiation Required. Sick leave covering a period in excess of two (2) tour days at the discretion of the department head, must be substanti- ated by a written statement from a member of the medical profession. The statement must show the kind and nature of the sickness or injury, that the employee has been incapacitated for work for the period of their absence, and is again physically able to perform their duties. An individual who is injured on the job shall not be allowed to return to work until they have presented the Personnel Office with a written statement from their doctor setting out the facts as outlined in the preceding paragraph. All accidents and injuries must be reported to the employee's supervisor immediately.