Common use of Physician Statement Clause in Contracts

Physician Statement. Employees on sick leave on more than two (2) consecutive working days shall be required to furnish a certificate from a physician notifying the City that the employee is unable to perform the job, and shall present a like certificate from a physician upon the employee's return to work indicating his fitness and ability to perform the job. In addition, employees shall also be required to furnish a certificate from a physician for each illness of less than three (3) days duration, for each occasion which exceeds any one of the following calendar year limits: Two (2) occasions per employee for the employee's illness, for which no physician's certificate was presented, or, Two (2) occasions per family member, for which no physician's certificate was presented, or, Four (4) occasions in total per calendar year, for which no physician's certificate was presented. Exceptions may be made to the limits listed above in certain circumstances, and only upon advance written approval of the Fire Chief and the City Manager. Employees may be required to furnish a certificate from a physician for each illness of less than three (3) days duration, for each occasion which is less than any one of the calendar year limits shown above, if the City has reasonable suspicion that sick leave abuse is occurring or will occur. Where sick leave is requested to care for a member of the immediate family, the City may require a physician's certificate to the effect that the presence of the employee is necessary to care for the ill person.