Common use of Verification of Illness Clause in Contracts

Verification of Illness. Employees shall verify any absence due to illness or injury that extends for a period of six (6) or more consecutive workdays by providing a written statement from the employee’s attending eligible medical or health care provider certifying illness or injury. If the period of absence is anticipated to extend beyond two (2) weeks, the written statement by the eligible medical or health care provider shall include an expected return to work date. Upon the member’s return to work, the District shall be provided a written statement containing a release from the eligible medical or health care provider stating that the employee is able to return to work with or without work restrictions. If work restrictions are specified as a condition of the employee’s return to work, written verification from the attending eligible medical or health care provider will be provided stating the extent and duration of the restrictions. An eligible medical or health care provider shall be considered to be any third party that is entitled to receive medical reimbursement from our insurance carrier.