Required Medical Certificate. (a) Notwithstanding Article 23.10, a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner or nurse practitioner may be required by the Employing Authority for any illness, regardless of length if circumstances warrant such a requirement.
Required Medical Certificate. After three (3) consecutive days of illness or after eight (8) cumulative days of illness during a twelve (12) month rolling period, a medical certificate may be required before an employee may return to work. Employment connected injuries are not subject to this provision. Where a pattern of sick leave usage can be documented as possible abuse, the Department Head shall take such steps as necessary, including medical certification, to verify the appropriate use of such leave.
Required Medical Certificate. After 3 consecutive days of illness or after 8 cumulative days of illness during a 12 month period, a medical certificate may be required before an employee may return to work. Employment connected injuries are not subject to this provision.
