Using Sick Leave. Sick leave shall be guaranteed to employees using the following guidelines: 1. When an employee is incapacitated for the performance of their duties due to illness, injury, pregnancy, and/or confinement. This will also coincide with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) if it is a qualifying event. 2. If an employee’s immediate family (parent, spouse, child, step child, step parent) is suffering from an illness or injury, up to forty (40) hours of sick leave may be utilized. 3. For a medical, dental, or optical examination or treatment. 4. When, through exposure to illness, the presence of the employee at his/her post of duty would jeopardize the health of others. 5. For the birth of a child. 6. The Department Supervisor may require a doctor’s certification to establish the employee illness. 7. When an employee’s sick leave extends beyond three (3) workdays, the City may require a doctor’s certification clearing the employee for a return to work.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
