Proof of Need for Sick Leave. The Chief of Police or the Chief Human Resources Officer may require evidence, in the form of a physician’s certificate, as to the adequacy of the reason for any employee’s absence during the time for which sick leave is requested for three (3) or more consecutive days, for a fifth (5th) or subsequent call-off in a twelve (12) month period, or when Ohio University Police Department management has cause to believe that the sick leave was not used for the purpose requested. When unauthorized use or abuse of sick time is substantiated, the Chief of Police will effect progressive corrective action in accordance with the Corrective Action Article. Falsification of either the signed sick leave request or physician's statement shall be grounds for disciplinary action including dismissal.
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