Common use of Sick Leave Notice and Certification Clause in Contracts

Sick Leave Notice and Certification. In order to receive compensation while absent on sick leave, employees or someone on their behalf shall notify the immediate supervisor prior to or within two (2) hours of the time at which the employee is scheduled to report to work. A Department Director or designee may waive this requirement upon presentation of a reasonable excuse by the employee. Employees shall file a personal affidavit or a physician's certificate with their supervisor if required by the Department Director or designee for any use of sick leave. After three (3) consecutive working days of absence, the supervising authority may require a physician’s certificate. If employees become ill while on vacation, periods of illness may be charged to sick leave upon presentation of a doctor's certificate certifying the duration of the illness. In cases of frequent use of sick leave, employees may be requested to file physician's statements for each illness, regardless of duration, to the extent allowed by law. A physician’s certificate must include the name and signature of the attending physician, the date and time the employee was seen by the physician, and the physician’s certification that the illness or injury was of such nature to prevent the employee from performing their job. Employees may also be required to take an examination by a physician designated by the City and to authorize consultation with their own physician concerning their illness. Sick leave shall not be granted for absences caused by intoxication or excessive use of alcoholic beverages. As an exception to the foregoing, sick leave may be authorized for the treatment of alcoholism or substance abuse when such condition is diagnosed by a competent medical authority. These same requirements may also be applied for family sick leave requests.

Sick Leave Notice and Certification. In order to receive compensation while absent on sick leave, employees or someone on their behalf shall notify the immediate supervisor prior to or within two (2) hours of the time at which the employee is scheduled to report set for reporting to work. A Department Director or designee may waive this requirement upon presentation of a reasonable excuse by the employee. Employees shall file a personal affidavit or a physician's certificate with their supervisor if required by the Department Director or designee for any use of sick leave. After three (3) consecutive working days of absence, the supervising authority may require a physician’s an appointment and/or physicians certificate. If employees become ill while on vacation, periods of illness may be charged to sick leave upon presentation of a doctor's certificate certifying the duration of the illness. In cases of frequent use of sick leave, employees may be requested to file physician's statements for each illness, regardless of duration, to the extent allowed by law. A physician’s certificate must needs to include the name and signature of the attending physician, the date and time the employee was seen by the physician, and the physician’s certification that the illness or injury was of such nature to prevent the employee from performing their his or her job. Employees may also be required to take an examination by a physician designated by the City and to authorize consultation with their own physician concerning their illness. Sick leave shall not be granted for absences caused by intoxication or excessive use of alcoholic beverages. As an exception to the foregoing, sick leave may be authorized for the treatment of alcoholism or substance abuse when such condition is diagnosed by a competent medical authority. These same requirements may also be applied for family sick leave requests.