Common use of Use and Procedures Clause in Contracts

Use and Procedures. 1. Members may use accrued sick time if they are unable to work during scheduled hours due to personal illness or injury, or for illness or injury within the member's immediate family. “Immediate family” shall be defined as husband, wife, domestic partner, domestic partner’s children, father, mother, son, daughter, sister, brother, step-child, grand-parent, parent-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in- law, and any other member of the immediate household. Sick time may also be used for any other reason allowed by state and/or federal law. 2. Bargaining unit members are responsible for the following: a. In the event of unplanned absences, members must notify their immediate supervisor (or other designated individual) about their absence as soon as possible, and not later than before the beginning of their work shift. b. If required, providing satisfactory proof of medical condition and medical release to return to work. c. Whenever possible, members should schedule medical or dental appointments outside of regular work hours. If this is not possible, members should check with their supervisor in advance to schedule appointments at times with the least impact to the students/department/program. d. In the event of planned absences, it is expected the members provide as much notice as possible to minimize impact to the students/department/program.