Temporary Disability Leave. A temporary disability shall be considered hereunder as any disabling medical condition which precludes an employee from performing the duties of his job position for a temporary period of time. An employee who is or expects to be temporarily disabled must notify the Department of Human Resources and his school principal or supervisor in writing. Notice must be given at the earliest possible date after an employee becomes aware of the disability. An employee anticipating a temporary disability, but not yet on leave, shall be permitted to continue employment provided the employee’s physician certifies that the employee is physically capable of performing his regular employment duties. The employee must also submit a physician’s certificate indicating the date the disability has commenced and certifying that the employee will be temporarily unable to work. An employee temporarily disabled must submit written verification to the School Board every six (6) weeks of the continued existence of the temporary disability. Verification shall include certification from the employee’s attending physician that the employee is temporarily unable to return to work along with a current diagnosis, treatment plan, and a projected return-to-work date. Failure to provide this information may result in denial of leave or extension of leave without pay. Any question regarding whether the claimed disability is bona fide will be resolved by a Board appointed physician who shall examine the employee and render a report on his findings. Employees shall apply unused sick leave and may use vacation time, if needed, toward any temporary disability, commencing with the first day of absence from work until such time that accumulated sick leave days and any used earned vacation days are exhausted. Employees whose temporary disabilities are longer in duration than six (6) consecutive working days and who exhaust all of their accumulated sick leave days and any of their used earned vacation days, and whose continuing disabilities are not being compensated under Section 19:04 of this Agreement shall be granted a temporary disability leave without pay for the duration of their temporary disabilities, but not to exceed one (1) year. This Section does not apply in any respect to employees who are permanently disabled. Additionally, if an employee’s disability becomes permanent in nature, even though the employee’s disability commenced as a temporary one, this Section will no longer apply to that employee. Employees are to return to official duties at the termination of their temporary disabilities and to submit a physician’s statement certifying satisfactory physical condition upon returning to duty. At the conclusion of an employee’s disability leave, the employee will be returned to the same position at the same school site as soon as is practicable.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Temporary Disability Leave. A temporary disability shall be considered hereunder as any disabling medical condition which precludes an employee from performing the duties of his job position for a temporary period of time. An employee who is or expects to be temporarily disabled must notify the Department of Human Resources and his school principal or supervisor in writing. Notice must be given at the earliest possible date after an employee becomes aware of the disability. An employee anticipating a temporary disability, but not yet on leave, shall be permitted to continue employment provided the employee’s physician certifies that the employee is physically capable of performing his regular employment duties. The employee must also submit a physician’s certificate indicating the date the disability has commenced and certifying that the employee will be temporarily unable to work. An employee temporarily disabled must submit written verification to the School Board every six (6) weeks of the continued existence of the temporary disability. Verification shall include certification from the employee’s attending physician that the employee is temporarily unable to return to work along with a current diagnosis, treatment plan, and a projected return-to-work date. Failure to provide this information may result in denial of leave or extension of leave without pay. Any question regarding whether the claimed disability is bona fide will be resolved by a Board appointed physician who shall examine the employee and render a report on his findings. Employees shall apply unused sick leave and may use vacation time, if needed, toward any temporary disabilitydisabilities, commencing with the first day of absence from work until such time that accumulated sick leave days and any used earned vacation days are exhausted. Employees whose temporary disabilities are longer in duration than six (6) consecutive working days and who exhaust all of their accumulated sick leave days and any of their used earned vacation days, and whose continuing disabilities are not being compensated under Section 19:04 of this Agreement shall be granted a temporary disability leave without pay for the duration of their temporary disabilities, but not to exceed one (1) year. This Section does not apply in any respect to employees who are permanently disabled. Additionally, if an employee’s disability becomes permanent in nature, even though the employee’s disability commenced as a temporary one, this Section will no longer apply to that employee. Employees are to return to official duties at the termination of their temporary disabilities and to submit a physician’s statement certifying satisfactory physical condition upon returning to duty. At the conclusion of an employee’s disability leave, the employee will be returned to the same position at the same school site as soon as is practicable.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Temporary Disability Leave. A temporary disability shall be considered hereunder as any disabling medical condition which precludes an employee from performing the duties of his job position for a temporary period of time. An employee who is or expects to be temporarily disabled must notify the Department of Human Resources and his school principal or supervisor in writing. Notice must be given at the earliest possible date after an employee becomes aware of the disability. An employee anticipating a temporary disability, but not yet on leave, shall be permitted to continue employment provided the employee’s physician certifies that the employee is physically capable of performing his regular employment duties. The employee must also submit a physician’s certificate indicating the date the disability has commenced and certifying that the employee will be temporarily unable to work. An employee temporarily disabled must submit written verification to the School Board every six (6) weeks of the continued existence of the temporary disability. Verification shall include certification from the employee’s attending physician that the employee is temporarily unable to return to work along with a current diagnosis, treatment plan, and a projected return-to-work date. Failure to provide this information may result in denial of leave or extension of leave without pay. Any question regarding whether the claimed disability is bona fide will be resolved by a Board appointed physician who shall examine the employee and render a report on his findings. Employees shall apply unused sick leave and may use vacation time, if needed, toward any temporary disability, commencing with the first day of absence from work until such time that accumulated sick leave days and any used earned vacation days are exhausted. Employees whose temporary disabilities are longer in duration than six (6) consecutive working days and who exhaust all of their accumulated sick leave days and any of their used unused earned vacation days, and whose continuing disabilities are disability is not being compensated under Section 19:04 13:05 – Special Leave of this Agreement Absence (Provisions Common to All Employees) shall be granted a temporary disability disabilities leave without pay for the duration of their temporary disabilitiesdisability, but not to exceed one one
(1) year. This Section does not apply in any respect to employees who are permanently disabled. Additionally, if an employee’s disability becomes permanent in nature, even though the employee’s disability commenced as a temporary one, this Section will no longer apply to that employee. Employees are to return to official duties at the termination of their temporary disabilities and to submit a physician’s statement certifying satisfactory physical condition upon returning to duty. At the conclusion of an employee’s disability leave, the employee will be returned to the same position at the same school site as soon as is practicable.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Temporary Disability Leave. A temporary disability shall be considered hereunder as any disabling medical condition which precludes an employee from performing the duties of his job position for a temporary period of time. An employee who is or expects to be temporarily disabled must notify the Department of Human Resources and his school principal or supervisor in writing. Notice must be given at the earliest possible date after an employee becomes aware of the disability. An employee anticipating a temporary disability, but not yet on leave, shall be permitted to continue employment provided the employee’s physician certifies that the employee is physically capable of performing his regular employment duties. The employee must also submit a physician’s certificate indicating the date the disability has commenced and certifying that the employee will be temporarily unable to work. An employee temporarily disabled must submit written verification to the School Board every six (6) weeks of the continued existence of the temporary disability. Verification shall include certification from the employee’s attending physician that the employee is temporarily unable to return to work along with a current diagnosis, treatment plan, and a projected return-to-work date. Failure to provide this information may result in denial of leave or extension of leave without paywork. Any question regarding whether the claimed disability is bona fide will be resolved by a Board appointed physician who shall examine the employee and render a report on his findings. Employees shall apply unused sick leave and may use then earned vacation time, if needed, toward any temporary disabilitydisabilities, commencing with the first day of absence from work until such time that accumulated sick leave days and any used earned vacation days are exhausted. Employees whose temporary disabilities are longer in duration than six (6) consecutive working days and who exhaust all of their accumulated sick leave days and any all of their used earned vacation days, and whose continuing disabilities are not being compensated under Section 19:04 18:03 of this Agreement shall be granted a temporary disability leave without pay for the duration of their temporary disabilities, but not to exceed one (1) year. This Section does not apply in any respect to employees who are permanently disabled. Additionally, if an employee’s disability becomes permanent in nature, even though the employee’s disability commenced as a temporary one, this Section will no longer apply to that employee. Employees are to return to official duties at the termination of their temporary disabilities disability and to submit a physician’s statement certifying satisfactory physical condition upon returning to duty. At the conclusion of If an employee’s disability leaveconcludes within 90 days, the employee will be returned to the same position at the same school site as soon as is practicable. If an employee’s disability lasts longer than 90 days, the employee will be given consideration to return to the same position. The Department of Human Resources and the employee will discuss the availability of the position and the most appropriate time to return from inactive status.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Temporary Disability Leave. A temporary disability shall be considered hereunder as any disabling medical condition which precludes an employee from performing the duties of his job position for a temporary period of time. An employee who is or expects to be temporarily disabled must notify the Department of Human Resources and his school principal or supervisor in writing. Notice must be given at the earliest possible date after an employee becomes aware of the disability. An employee anticipating a temporary disability, but not yet on leave, shall be permitted to continue employment provided the employee’s physician certifies that the employee is physically capable of performing his regular employment duties. The employee must also submit a physician’s certificate indicating the date the disability has commenced and certifying that the employee will be temporarily unable to work. An employee temporarily disabled must submit written verification to the School Board every six (6) weeks of the continued existence of the temporary disability. Verification shall include certification from the employee’s attending physician that the employee is temporarily unable to return to work along with a current diagnosis, treatment plan, and a projected return-to-work date. Failure to provide this information may result in denial of leave or extension of leave without pay. Any question regarding whether the claimed disability is bona fide will be resolved by a Board appointed physician who shall examine the employee and render a report on his findings. Employees shall apply unused sick leave and may use vacation time, if needed, toward any temporary disability, commencing with the first day of absence from work until such time that accumulated sick leave days and any used earned vacation days are exhausted. Employees whose temporary disabilities are longer in duration than six (6) consecutive working days and who exhaust all of their accumulated sick leave days and any of their used earned vacation days, and whose continuing disabilities are not being compensated under Section 19:04 13:05 – Special Leave of this Agreement Absence (Provisions Common to All Employees) shall be granted a temporary disability leave without pay for the duration of their temporary disabilities, but not to exceed one (1) year. This Section does not apply in any respect to employees who are permanently disabled. Additionally, if an employee’s disability becomes permanent in nature, even though the employee’s disability commenced as a temporary one, this Section will no longer apply to that employee. Employees are to return to official duties at the termination of their temporary disabilities and to submit a physician’s statement certifying satisfactory physical condition upon returning to duty. At the conclusion of an employee’s disability leave, the employee will be returned to the same position at the same school site as soon as is practicable.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Temporary Disability Leave. A temporary disability shall be considered hereunder as any disabling medical condition which precludes an employee from performing the duties of his job position for a temporary period of time. An employee who is or expects to be temporarily disabled must notify the Department of Human Resources and his school principal or supervisor in writing. Notice must be given at the earliest possible date after an employee becomes aware of the disability. An employee anticipating a temporary disability, but not yet on leave, shall be permitted to continue employment provided the employee’s physician certifies that the employee is physically capable of performing his regular employment duties. The employee must also submit a physician’s certificate indicating the date the disability has commenced and certifying that the employee will be temporarily unable to work. An employee temporarily disabled must submit written verification to the School Board every six (6) weeks of the continued existence of the temporary disabilitydisabilities. Verification shall include certification from the employee’s attending physician that the employee is temporarily unable to return to work along with a current diagnosis, treatment plan, and a projected return-to-work date. Failure to provide this information may result in denial of leave or extension of leave without paywork. Any question regarding whether the claimed disability is disabilities are bona fide will be resolved by a Board appointed physician who shall examine the employee and render a report on his findings. Employees shall apply unused sick leave and may use then earned vacation time, if needed, toward any temporary disabilitydisabilities, commencing with the first day of absence from work until such time that accumulated sick leave days and any used earned vacation days are exhausted. Employees whose temporary disabilities are longer in duration than six (6) consecutive working days and who exhaust all of their accumulated sick leave days and any all of their used earned vacation days, and whose continuing disabilities are not being compensated under Section 19:04 of this Agreement shall be granted a temporary disability leave without pay for the duration of their temporary disabilities, but not to exceed one (1) year. This Section does not apply in any respect to employees who are permanently disabled. Additionally, if an employee’s disability becomes permanent in nature, even though the employee’s disability commenced as a temporary one, this Section will no longer apply to that employee. Employees are to return to official duties at the termination of their temporary disabilities and to submit a physician’s statement certifying satisfactory physical condition upon returning to duty. At the conclusion of If an employee’s disability leaveconcludes within 90 days, the employee will be returned to the same position at the same school site as soon as is practicable. If an employee’s disability lasts longer than 90 days, the employee will be given consideration to return to the same position. The Department of Human Resources and the employee will discuss the availability of the position and the most appropriate time to return from inactive status.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Temporary Disability Leave. A temporary disability shall be considered hereunder as any disabling medical condition which precludes an employee from performing the duties of his job position for a temporary period of time. An employee who is or expects to be temporarily disabled must notify the Department of Human Resources and his school principal or supervisor in writing. Notice must be given at the earliest possible date after an employee becomes aware of the disability. An employee anticipating a temporary disability, but not yet on leave, shall be permitted to continue employment provided the employee’s physician certifies that the employee is physically capable of performing his regular employment duties. The employee must also submit a physician’s certificate indicating the date the disability has commenced and certifying that the employee will be temporarily unable to work. An employee temporarily disabled must submit written verification to the School Board every six (6) weeks of the continued existence of the temporary disability. Verification shall include certification from the employee’s attending physician that the employee is temporarily unable to return to work along with a current diagnosis, treatment plan, and a projected return-to-work date. Failure to provide this information may result in denial of leave or extension of leave without pay. Any question regarding whether the claimed disability is bona fide will be resolved by a Board appointed physician who shall examine the employee and render a report on his findings. Employees shall apply unused sick leave and may use vacation time, if needed, toward any temporary disability, commencing with the first day of absence from work until such time that accumulated sick leave days and any used earned vacation days are exhausted. Employees whose temporary disabilities are longer in duration than six (6) consecutive working days and who exhaust all of their accumulated sick leave days and any of their used unused earned vacation days, and whose continuing disabilities are disability is not being compensated under Section 19:04 12:05 – Special Leave of this Agreement Absence (Provisions Common to All Employees) shall be granted a temporary disability disabilities leave without pay for the duration of their temporary disabilitiesdisability, but not to exceed one one
(1) year. This Section does not apply in any respect to employees who are permanently disabled. Additionally, if an employee’s disability becomes permanent in nature, even though the employee’s disability commenced as a temporary one, this Section will no longer apply to that employee. Employees are to return to official duties at the termination of their temporary disabilities and to submit a physician’s statement certifying satisfactory physical condition upon returning to duty. At the conclusion of an employee’s disability leave, the employee will be returned to the same position at the same school site as soon as is practicable.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Temporary Disability Leave. A temporary disability shall be considered hereunder as any disabling medical condition which precludes an employee from performing the duties of his job position for a temporary period of time. An employee who is or expects to be temporarily disabled must notify the Department of Human Resources and his school principal or supervisor in writing. Notice must be given at the earliest possible date after an employee becomes aware of the disability. An employee anticipating a temporary disability, but not yet on leave, shall be permitted to continue employment provided the employee’s physician certifies that the employee is physically capable of performing his regular employment duties. The employee must also submit a physician’s certificate indicating the date the disability has commenced and certifying that the employee will be temporarily unable to work. An employee temporarily disabled must submit written verification to the School Board every six (6) weeks of the continued existence of the temporary disability. Verification shall include certification from the employee’s attending physician that the employee is temporarily unable to return to work along with a current diagnosis, treatment plan, and a projected return-to-work date. Failure to provide this information may result in denial of leave or extension of leave without pay. Any question regarding whether the claimed disability is bona fide will be resolved by a Board appointed physician who shall examine the employee and render a report on his findings. Employees shall apply unused sick leave and may use vacation time, if needed, toward any temporary disability, commencing with the first day of absence from work until such time that accumulated sick leave days and any used earned vacation days are exhausted. Employees whose temporary disabilities are longer in duration than six (6) consecutive working days and who exhaust all of their accumulated sick leave days and any of their used unused earned vacation days, and whose continuing disabilities are disability is not being compensated under Section 19:04 of this Agreement shall be granted a temporary disability leave disabilities leav e without pay for the duration of their temporary disabilitiesdisability, but not to exceed one (1) year. This Section does not apply in any respect to employees who are permanently disabled. Additionally, if an employee’s disability becomes permanent in nature, even though the employee’s disability commenced as a temporary one, this Section will no longer apply to that employee. Employees are to return to official duties at the termination of their temporary disabilities and to submit a physician’s statement certifying satisfactory physical condition upon returning to duty. At the conclusion of an employee’s disability leave, the employee will be returned to the same position at the same school site as soon as is practicable.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Temporary Disability Leave. 1. Employees who experience illness or injury are eligible for leave until such time as they exhaust their accrued paid leave and, if eligible, their annual leave entitlement under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and/or Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA). However, an employee who is temporarily unable to remain in continuous employment because of extended illness, extended absence due to injury, pregnancy or for other appropriate medical reasons shall be eligible to request temporary disability leave. Such leave shall be without pay. Consideration for leave approval will be based on the operational needs of the District.
2. If a temporary disability leave is granted, commencement date of the employee’s leave shall be established cooperatively by the employee, the physician, the supervisor, and Human
3. If a temporary disability leave is for one year or less, the employee shall be reinstated to his/ her original position. If the position no longer exists, the returning employee will be assigned the next available position which is similar in duties, assuming the employee meets all other qualifications. If leave extends beyond one year the employee shall be terminated and given opportunity to reapply for employment.
4. A temporary disability shall leave may be considered hereunder as any disabling medical condition which precludes an employee from performing granted until the duties end of his job position the employee’s working year, if requested. Extensions of a temporary disability leave, when the employee’s attending physician attests to his/her inability to perform regularly assigned duties, will be approved at the discretion of the District. If granted, the extension may be for a temporary period maximum of timeone working year.
5. An employee who is or expects intends to be temporarily disabled reassigned effective at the beginning of a new working year must notify the Department Administrator of Human Resources and his school principal or supervisor in writing. Notice must be given at the earliest possible date after an employee becomes aware Classified Personnel of the disability. An employee anticipating a temporary disability, but not yet on leave, shall be permitted intent to continue employment provided the employee’s physician certifies that the employee is physically capable of performing his regular employment duties. The employee must also submit a physician’s certificate indicating the date the disability has commenced and certifying that the employee will be temporarily unable return to work. An employee temporarily disabled must submit written verification contracted to the School Board every six work twelve (612) weeks of the continued existence of the temporary disability. Verification shall include certification from the employee’s attending physician that the employee is temporarily unable months will need to confirm his/her intention to return to the District ninety (90) days before expiration of the leave of absence. Employees who are contracted to work along with a current diagnosis, treatment plan, and a projected return-to-work dateless than twelve (12) months must provide notice no later than April 1 prior to the beginning of the next contract year. Failure to provide this information may result in denial of such notice, or failure to return from leave or extension of leave without pay. Any question regarding whether the claimed disability is bona fide at its expiration, will be resolved by considered a Board appointed physician who shall examine the employee and render a report on his findingsresignation unless such leave has been extended in writing.
6. Employees shall apply unused sick leave and may use vacation time, if needed, toward any temporary disability, commencing with the first day of absence from work until such time that accumulated sick leave days and any used earned vacation days are exhausted. Employees whose temporary disabilities are longer in duration than six (6) consecutive working days and who exhaust all of their accumulated sick leave days and any of their used earned vacation days, and whose continuing disabilities are not Benefits accrued prior to being compensated under Section 19:04 of this Agreement shall be granted a temporary disability leave without pay shall be retained, but additional benefits shall not be accrued while on leave.
7. Completion of three-fourths of a working year (.75 x the number of annual working days) shall be required to receive credit for that year for benefits which are accrued for a year of employment.
8. An employee on temporary disability leave may continue insurance coverage for the duration period of their temporary disabilities, but not the leave subject to exceed one (1) year. This Section does not apply in any respect to employees who are permanently disabled. Additionally, if an employee’s disability becomes permanent in nature, even though the employee’s disability commenced as a temporary one, this Section will no longer apply to that employee. Employees are to return to official duties at the termination of their temporary disabilities and to submit a physician’s statement certifying satisfactory physical condition upon returning to duty. At the conclusion of an employee’s disability leave, COBRA provisions provided the employee will be returned pays the premium to the same position at Payroll Office before the same school site as soon as is practicablefirst of each month.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Temporary Disability Leave. A temporary disability shall be considered hereunder as any disabling medical condition which precludes an employee from performing the duties of his job position for a temporary period of time. An employee who is or expects to be temporarily disabled must notify the Department of Human Resources and his school principal or supervisor in writing. Notice must be given at the earliest possible date after an employee becomes aware of the disability. An employee anticipating a temporary disability, but not yet on leave, shall be permitted to continue employment provided the employee’s physician certifies that the employee is physically capable of performing his regular employment duties. The employee must also submit a physician’s certificate indicating the date the disability has commenced and certifying that the employee will be temporarily unable to work. An employee temporarily disabled must submit written verification to the School Board every six (6) weeks of the continued existence of the temporary disability. Verification shall include certification from the employee’s attending physician that the employee is temporarily unable to return to work along with a current diagnosis, treatment plan, and a projected return-to-work date. Failure to provide this information may result in denial of leave or extension of leave without paywork. Any question regarding whether the claimed disability is bona fide will be resolved by a Board appointed physician who shall examine the employee and render a report on his findings. Employees shall apply unused sick leave and may use then earned vacation time, if needed, toward any temporary disability, commencing with the first day of absence from work until such time that accumulated sick leave days and any used earned vacation days are exhausted. Employees whose temporary disabilities are longer in duration than six (6) consecutive working days and who exhaust all of their accumulated sick leave days and any all of their used earned vacation days, and whose continuing disabilities are not being compensated under Section 19:04 of this Agreement shall be granted a temporary disability leave without pay for the duration of their temporary disabilities, but not to exceed one (1) year. This Section does not apply in any respect to employees who are permanently disabled. Additionally, if an employee’s disability becomes permanent in nature, even though the employee’s disability commenced as a temporary one, this Section will no longer apply to that employee. Employees are to return to official duties at the termination of their temporary disabilities and to submit a physician’s statement certifying satisfactory physical condition upon returning to duty. At the conclusion of If an employee’s disability leaveconcludes within 90 days, the employee will be returned to the same position at the same school site as soon as is practicable. If an employee’s disability lasts longer than 90 days, the employee will be given consideration to return to the same position. The Department of Human Resources and the employee will discuss the availability of the position and the most appropriate time to return from inactive status.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Temporary Disability Leave. A temporary disability shall be considered hereunder as any disabling medical condition which precludes an employee from performing the duties of his job position for a temporary period of time. An employee who is or expects to be temporarily disabled must notify the Department of Human Resources and his school principal or supervisor in writing. Notice must be given at the earliest possible date after an employee becomes aware of the disability. An employee anticipating a temporary disability, but not yet on leave, shall be permitted to continue employment provided the employee’s physician certifies that the employee is physically capable of performing his regular employment duties. The employee must also submit a physician’s certificate indicating the date the disability has commenced and certifying that the employee will be temporarily unable to work. An employee temporarily disabled must submit written verification to the School Board every six (6) weeks of the continued existence of the temporary disability. Verification shall include certification from the employee’s attending physician that the employee is temporarily unable to return to work along with a current diagnosis, treatment plan, and a projected return-to-work date. Failure to provide this information may result in denial of leave or extension of leave without paywork. Any question regarding whether the claimed disability is bona fide will be resolved by a Board appointed physician who shall examine the employee and render a report on his findings. Employees shall apply unused sick leave and may use then earned vacation time, if needed, toward any temporary disabilitydisabilities, commencing with the first day of absence from work until such time that accumulated sick leave days and any used earned vacation days are exhausted. Employees whose temporary disabilities are longer in duration than six (6) consecutive working days and who exhaust all of their accumulated sick leave days and any all of their used earned vacation days, and whose continuing disabilities are not being compensated under Section 19:04 of this Agreement shall be granted a temporary disability leave without pay for the duration of their temporary disabilities, but not to exceed one (1) year. This Section does not apply in any respect to employees who are permanently disabled. Additionally, if an employee’s disability becomes permanent in nature, even though the employee’s disability commenced as a temporary one, this Section will no longer apply to that employee. Employees are to return to official duties at the termination of their temporary disabilities and to submit a physician’s statement certifying satisfactory physical condition upon returning to duty. At the conclusion of If an employee’s disability leaveconcludes within 90 days, the employee will be returned to the same position at the same school site as soon as is practicable. If an employee’s disability lasts longer than 90 days, the employee will be given consideration to return to the same position. The Department of Human Resources and the employee will discuss the availability of the position and the most appropriate time to return from inactive status.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Temporary Disability Leave. A temporary disability shall be considered hereunder as any disabling medical condition which precludes an employee from performing the duties of his job position for a temporary period of time. An employee who is or expects to be temporarily disabled must notify the Department of Human Resources and his school principal or supervisor in writing. Notice must be given at the earliest possible date after an employee becomes aware of the disability. An employee anticipating a temporary disability, but not yet on leave, shall be permitted to continue employment provided the employee’s physician certifies that the employee is physically capable of performing his regular employment duties. The employee must also submit a physician’s certificate indicating the date the disability has commenced and certifying that the employee will be temporarily unable to work. An employee temporarily disabled must submit written verification to the School Board every six (6) weeks of the continued existence of the temporary disability. Verification shall include certification from the employee’s attending physician that the employee is temporarily unable to return to work along with a current diagnosis, treatment plan, and a projected return-to-work date. Failure to provide this information may result in denial of leave or extension of leave without paywork. Any question regarding whether the claimed disability is bona fide will be resolved by a Board appointed physician who shall examine the employee and render a report on his findings. Employees shall apply unused sick leave and may use then earned vacation time, if needed, toward any temporary disability, commencing with the first day of absence from work until such time that accumulated sick leave days and any used earned vacation days are exhausted. Employees whose temporary disabilities are longer in duration than six (6) consecutive working days and who exhaust all of their accumulated sick leave days and any all of their used earned vacation days, and whose continuing disabilities are disability is not being compensated under Section 19:04 of this Agreement shall be granted a temporary disability disabilities leave without pay for the duration of their temporary disabilitiesdisability, but not to exceed one (1) year. This Section does not apply in any respect to employees who are permanently disabled. Additionally, if an employee’s disability becomes permanent in nature, even though the employee’s disability commenced as a temporary one, this Section will no longer apply to that employee. Employees are to return to official duties at the termination of their temporary disabilities and to submit a physician’s statement certifying satisfactory physical condition upon returning to duty. At the conclusion of If an employee’s disability leaveconcludes within 90 days, the employee will be returned to the same position at the same school site as soon as is practicable. If an employee’s disability lasts longer than 90 days, the employee will be given consideration to return to the same position. The Department of Human Resources and the employee will discuss the availability of the position and the most appropriate time to return from inactive status.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Temporary Disability Leave. A temporary disability shall be considered hereunder as any disabling medical condition which precludes an employee from performing the duties of his job position for a temporary period of time. An employee who is or expects to be temporarily disabled must notify the Department of Human Resources and his school principal or supervisor in writing. Notice must be given at the earliest possible date after an employee becomes aware of the disability. An employee anticipating a temporary disability, but not yet on leave, shall be permitted to continue employment provided the employee’s physician certifies that the employee is physically capable of performing his regular employment duties. The employee must also submit a physician’s certificate indicating the date the disability has commenced and certifying that the employee will be temporarily unable to work. An employee temporarily disabled must submit written verification to the School Board every six (6) weeks of the continued existence of the temporary disability. Verification shall include certification from the employee’s attending physician that the employee is temporarily unable to return to work along with a current diagnosis, treatment plan, and a projected return-to-work date. Failure to provide this information may result in denial of leave or extension of leave without pay. Any question regarding whether the claimed disability is bona fide will be resolved by a Board appointed physician who shall examine the employee and render a report on his findings. Employees shall apply unused sick leave and may use vacation time, if needed, toward any temporary disability, commencing with the first day of absence from work until such time that accumulated sick leave days and any used earned vacation days are exhausted. Employees whose temporary disabilities are longer in duration than six (6) consecutive working days and who exhaust all of their accumulated sick leave days and any of their used unused earned vacation days, and whose continuing disabilities are disability is not being compensated under Section 19:04 of this Agreement shall be granted a temporary disability disabilities leave without pay for the duration of their temporary disabilitiesdisability, but not to exceed one (1) year. This Section does not apply in any respect to employees who are permanently disabled. Additionally, if an employee’s disability becomes permanent in nature, even though the employee’s disability commenced as a temporary one, this Section will no longer apply to that employee. Employees are to return to official duties at the termination of their temporary disabilities and to submit a physician’s statement certifying satisfactory physical condition upon returning to duty. At the conclusion of an employee’s disability leave, the employee will be returned to the same position at the same school site as soon as is practicable.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Temporary Disability Leave. A temporary disability shall be considered hereunder as any disabling medical condition which precludes an employee from performing the duties of his job position for a temporary period of time. An employee who is or expects to be temporarily disabled must notify the Department of Human Resources and his school principal or supervisor in writing. Notice must be given at the earliest possible date after an employee becomes aware of the disability. An employee anticipating a temporary disability, but not yet on leave, shall be permitted to continue employment provided the employee’s physician certifies that the employee is physically capable of performing his regular employment duties. The employee must also submit a physician’s certificate indicating the date the disability has commenced and certifying that the employee will be temporarily unable to work. An employee temporarily disabled must submit written verification to the School Board every six (6) weeks of the continued existence of the temporary disability. Verification shall include certification from the employee’s attending physician that the employee is temporarily unable to return to work along with a current diagnosis, treatment plan, and a projected return-to-work date. Failure to provide this information may result in denial of leave or extension of leave without paywork. Any question regarding whether the claimed disability is bona fide will be resolved by a Board appointed physician who shall examine the employee and render a report on his findings. Employees shall apply unused sick leave and may use vacation time, if needed, toward any temporary disabilitydisabilities, commencing with the first day of absence from work until such time that accumulated sick leave days and any used earned vacation days are exhausted. Employees whose temporary disabilities are longer in duration than six (6) consecutive working days and who exhaust all of their accumulated sick leave days and any of their used earned vacation days, and whose continuing disabilities are not being compensated under Section 19:04 of this Agreement shall be granted a temporary disability leave without pay for the duration of their temporary disabilities, but not to exceed one (1) year. This Section does not apply in any respect to employees who are permanently disabled. Additionally, if an employee’s disability becomes permanent in nature, even though the employee’s disability commenced as a temporary one, this Section will no longer apply to that employee. Employees are to return to official duties at the termination of their temporary disabilities disability and to submit a physician’s statement certifying satisfactory physical condition upon returning to duty. At the conclusion of If an employee’s disability leaveconcludes within 90 days, the employee will be returned to the same position at the same school site as soon as is practicable. If an employee’s disability lasts longer than 90 days, the employee will be given consideration to return to the same position. The Department of Human Resources and the employee will discuss the availability of the position and the most appropriate time to return from inactive status.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement