Common use of Not in Pay Status Clause in Contracts

Not in Pay Status. When the employee would otherwise be eligible to use paid sick leave credits but is not in a pay status. The proper administration of sick leave is a responsibility of the employee and the department head. Employees are responsible for notifying their respective division of an absence as early as possible prior to the commencement of their work shift and in accordance with divisional operational requirements. Notification shall include the reason and possible duration of the absence. Employees are responsible for keeping their department informed of their continuing condition and probable date of return to work. Employees are responsible for obtaining advance approval from their appointing authority or designee for the schedule time of prearranged personal or family medical and dental appointments. The use of sick leave may be denied if these procedures are not followed. Abuse of sick leave on the part of the employee is cause for disciplinary action. To ascertain the propriety of claims against sick leave, the department head may make such investigations as he deems necessary including medical verification of illness.