Medical Verification. When sick leave used by an employee exceeds five (5) consecutive workdays, he/she may be required to provide a physician’s statement that verifies the illness or injury to the District. Such a physician’s statement shall include the date(s) the employee was ill or injured, along with a statement that such illness or injury prevented and/or continues to prevent the employee from being at work. The statement shall specify any job-related restrictions that will limit the employee’s ability to perform his/her full duties, along with the duration of such limitations, and shall be signed by a medical doctor licensed to practice in the State of California, or signed by a Chiropractor pursuant to the Labor Code. 6.2.4.1 In cases of extended absence for illness or injury a physician’s statement verifying the need for continued absence may, also be required by the District. 6.2.4.2 The District may also require medical verification of need for each absence charged to sick leave if the District has just cause to believe the employee is misusing or abusing sick leave.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Contract, Collective Bargaining Contract, Collective Bargaining Agreement
