Common use of Abuse of Sick Leave Clause in Contracts

Abuse of Sick Leave. When the Employer has a reasonable belief that the employee is feigning illness or injury, they shall have the right to investigate during reasonable hours by visiting the employee's home. If the employee is not at home, he/she must be at a doctor's office or pharmacy or other excused location. When the Employer can substantiate the abuse of sick time, either on an individual case or by virtue of a demonstration pattern, they shall have the right to challenge the use of this sick time under Abuse of Sick Time. Employees failing to comply with the sick leave rules and regulations shall not be paid. Applications for sick leave with intent to defraud shall be grounds for disciplinary action which may include dismissal.