Sick Leave – Personal Use. Sick leave with pay shall be granted to all probationary, regular part-time, and regular employees within the personnel system. Sick leave shall not be considered as a right which an employee may use at their discretion, but shall be allowed only in case of necessity and actual personal sickness or disability.
Sick Leave – Personal Use. Sick leave with pay shall be granted to all probationary, regular part-time, and regular employees within the personnel system. Sick leave shall not be considered as a right which an employee may use at their discretion, but shall be allowed only in case of necessity and actual personal sickness or disability. In order to receive compensation while absent on sick leave, the employee shall notify their immediate superior or the designated Fire Department point of contact prior to the time set for beginning their daily duties, or as may be specified by the Fire Chief. In the event that an employee has applied for sick leave use for two (2) or more consecutive scheduled shifts, the City may require a physician's certification validating an employee’s time away from work and/or any limitations. The Fire Chief may, however, require such certification or evidence the City deems necessary regarding sick leave use at any time. In no case shall the City require a physician’s certification as stipulated under the Kin Care Leave Law. "Evidence" as used in the prior sentence includes, but is not limited to:
