Common use of Sick Leave Abuse Clause in Contracts

Sick Leave Abuse. a. Where the EMPLOYER has reasonable grounds to question whether an employee is properly using sick leave (for example, when sick leave is used in unusual patterns or circumstances), the EMPLOYER will inquire further into the matter and ask the employee to explain. b. Failure to provide an acceptable explanation may result in the employee receiving verbal or written notice requiring them to furnish acceptable medical documentation for the initial and each subsequent absence, due to illness or incapacitation for duty, regardless of duration. Verbal notification will be confirmed in writing and provided to the employee. Any such notice will describe the patterns or circumstances that led to its issuance. The notice will state that, for a period not to exceed six (6) months, no request for sick leave, or other leave in lieu of sick leave, will be approved unless supported by a medical certificate.