Common use of Return to Work—Medical Statement Clause in Contracts

Return to Work—Medical Statement. A unit member absent because of illness shall keep the supervisor or administrator informed in regard to the expected date of return to work. A unit member who claims sick leave for three (3) or more consecutive days or five (5) cumulative days within any thirty (30) calendar day period, or if the District has reason to believe that the unit member is not legitimately entitled to claim sick leave, may be required to present a written, signed statement from a licensed physician, medical provider, or from the unit member's religious advisor where such is deemed in conformance with religious tenets, verifying illness, injury, or quarantine, inclusive dates when the unit member is unable to work because of medical condition and the date the unit member can return to work. A similar statement may be required by the District in any cases where an absence claimed to be due to illness or injury must be verified. Unit members returning to work after serious illness or injury may be required to provide medical evidence of recovery sufficient to assume regular duties. Medical examination(s) may be required by the District to be performed by a physician(s) to be designated by the Chancellor or designee, and at District expense.

Return to Work—Medical Statement. ‌ A unit member absent because of illness shall keep the supervisor or administrator informed in regard to the expected date of return to work. A unit member who claims sick leave for three (3) or more consecutive days or five (5) cumulative days within any thirty (30) calendar day period, or if the District has reason to believe that the unit member is not legitimately entitled to claim sick leave, may be required to present a written, signed statement from a licensed physician, medical provider, or from the unit member's religious advisor where such is deemed in conformance with religious tenets, verifying illness, injury, or quarantine, inclusive dates when the unit member is unable to work because of medical condition and the date the unit member can return to work. A similar statement may be required by the District in any cases where an absence claimed to be due to illness or injury must be verified. Unit members returning to work after serious illness or injury may be required to provide medical evidence of recovery sufficient to assume regular duties. Medical examination(s) may be required by the District to be performed by a physician(s) to be designated by the Chancellor or designee, and at District expense.