Substitute Differential. Upon exhaustion of all accrued sick leave credit, if the worker is unable to work because of illness, injury or pregnancy disability, the worker may commence substitute difference leave, a paid leave, wherein the worker shall receive the difference between the worker’s regular salary and the amount actually paid to a substitute, hired to temporarily replace the disabled worker. Workers may utilize substitute difference leave only upon exhaustion of accrued sick leave and only for a maximum of five (5) months including days when the worker utilized accrued sick leave benefits. If no substitute is hired the employee is entitled to their regular pay during this five month period. Workers may qualify for substitute differential from the first date of illness covered by this section when a doctor’s note is presented which includes a statement of necessity to be absent from work identifies the nature of the illness, and indicates the dates authorized to be absent. 8.3.1 The worker must exhaust all sick leave. 8.3.2 The worker must provide a doctor’s verification of illness or accident acceptable to the District.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
