Requesting Sick Leave. Whenever practicable, employees shall submit written requests for sick leave, on forms furnished by the Employer, in advance of the period of absence. Supervisors shall respond promptly and shall answer all written requests in writing. When advance notice is not possible, employees shall notify their supervisor by telephone or other means at the earliest opportunity. Because of the personal nature of an illness, it is agreed that while supervisors must be informed of the general nature of an illness, such information shall be used only for administrative purposes. Departments shall post the names and phone numbers of supervisors designated to grant sick leave.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
