Common use of Pattern Abuse Clause in Contracts

Pattern Abuse. If an employee abuses sick leave in a pattern, per examples noted in the section under definitions (not limited to those listed), the Agency Head or designee may reasonably suspect pattern abuse. If it is suspected, the Agency Head or designee will notify the employee in writing that pattern abuse is suspected. The Agency Head or designee will use the "Pattern Abuse" form for notification. The notice will also invite the employee to explain, rebut, or refute the pattern abuse claim. Use of sick leave for valid reasons shall not be considered for pattern abuse.

Pattern Abuse. If an employee abuses sick leave in a pattern, per examples noted in the section under definitions (not limited to those listed), the Agency Head or designee may reasonably suspect pattern abuse. If it is suspected, the Agency Head or designee will notify the employee in writing that pattern abuse is suspected. The Agency Head or designee will use the "“Pattern Abuse" ” form for notification. The notice will also invite the employee to explain, rebut, or refute the pattern abuse claim. Use of sick leave for valid reasons shall not be considered for pattern abuse.

Pattern Abuse. If an employee abuses sick leave in a pattern, per examples noted in the section under definitions (not limited to those listed), the Agency Head or designee Employer may reasonably suspect pattern abuse. If it is suspected, the Agency Head Director of Human Resources or designee will notify the employee in writing that pattern abuse is suspected. The Agency Head or designee will use employee upon receipt of the "Pattern Abuse" form for notification. The notice will also invite the employee to explainmay respond, rebut, rebut or refute the pattern abuse claim. Use If the Director of sick leave for valid reasons shall Human Resources or designee does not be considered for pattern abusereceive a satisfactory explanation, he/she may proceed with progressive discipline according to Article 18 of the contract.

Pattern Abuse. If an employee abuses sick leave in a pattern, per examples noted in the section under definitions (not limited to those listed), the Agency Head or designee may reasonably suspect pattern abuse. If it is suspected, the Agency Head or designee will notify the employee in writing wr iting that pattern abuse is suspected. The Agency Head or designee will use the "Pattern Abuse" form for notification. The notice will also invite the employee to explain, rebut, or refute the pattern abuse claim. Use of sick leave for valid reasons shall shal l not be considered for pattern abuse.