Signed Form; Doctor’s Certification; Discipline Sample Clauses

Signed Form; Doctor’s Certification; Discipline. The employee shall be required to submit a satisfactory signed statementspecifying the nature of the illness to justify the use of sick leave. If absence due to illness requires the attendance of a licensed practitioner, the Employer may require the employee to obtain a certificate from the employee’s physician to be submitted immediately upon return to work, or before the end of the pay period, whichever comes first. If, because of illness, an employee is absent from work for three (3) or more days, the employee must submit a physician’s statement upon returning to work. Exceptions being, extenuating circumstances (hospital confinement, etc.) to be determined by the Sheriff. Failure to present such a certificate or written statement to the Employer or designee may result in disciplinary action and loss of pay for the time absent. Disciplinary action may also be taken against an employee who falsifies any sick leave documentation, fails to comply with the regulations herein, or establishes a pattern of abuse. Doctor’s Certification Required, When. Where sick leave of three (3) days or more is requested to care for members of the immediate family, the supervisor shall require a physician’s certificate to the effect that the presence of the employee was necessary to care for the ill member.

Signed Form; Doctor’s Certification; Discipline. The employee shall be required to submit a satisfactory signed statement specifying the nature of the illness to justify the use of sick leave. If absence due to illness requires the attendance of licensed practitioner, the Employer may require the employee to obtain a certificate from the employee’s physician to be submitted immediately upon return to work, or before the end of the pay period, whichever comes first. If, because of illness, an employee is absent from work for three (3) or more days, the employee may be required to submit a physician’s statement upon returning to work. Exceptions being extenuating circumstances (hospital confinement, etc.) to be determined by the Sheriff. Failure to present such a certificate or written statement to the Employer or designee may result in disciplinary action and loss of pay for the time absent. Disciplinary action may be taken against an employee who falsifies any sick leave documentation. Where sick leave in excess of three (3) days is requested to care for members of the immediate family, the supervisor shall require a physician’s certificate to the effect that the presence of the employee was necessary to care for the ill member.