Common use of Sick Leave Abuse Clause in Contracts

Sick Leave Abuse. Both parties to this Agreement believe that paid sick leave is an important benefit for employees and that any abuse of sick leave is detrimental both to the students of Springfield and the membership of the Springfield Education Association. While recognizing that only a small fraction of teachers may abuse sick leave, the parties agree that no abuse of sick leave should be tolerated or condoned. “Situations which suggest abuse” may include any absences which suggest a pattern, as for example, absences occurring on Mondays, Fridays and days immediately preceding or following holidays or vacation periods.

Sick Leave Abuse. ‌ Both parties to this Agreement believe that paid sick leave is an important benefit for employees and that any abuse of sick leave is detrimental both to the students of Springfield and the membership of the Springfield Education Association. While recognizing that only a small fraction of teachers may abuse sick leave, the parties agree that no abuse of sick leave should be tolerated or condoned. “Situations which suggest abuse” may include any absences which suggest a pattern, as for example, absences occurring on Mondays, Fridays and days immediately preceding or following holidays or vacation periods.