Common use of Anticipated Leave Clause in Contracts

Anticipated Leave. An Anticipated Leave must be requested, approved and supported, in advance of utilization, with medical documentation from the PSO’s physician stating the following: a. Nature of illness or injury preventing the PSO from working and/or necessitating the absence. b. Prognosis for recovery and anticipated date for return to work. The University may, at its option and expense, direct and secure a second medical opinion from a University-selected physician and authorize or refuse the sick leave based thereon. During a leave secured pursuant to this provision, the PSO may be required to submit periodic medical progress reports and verification or alteration of the originally anticipated return date secured from the attending physician. The University reserves the right, at its own expense, to direct and secure a second opinion from a University-selected physician during the long-term leave of absence and continue or reject authorization and utilization of paid sick leave based thereon. No PSO may return to active employment with the University unless and until a physician’s specific prognosis of the PSO’s recovery from the disabling aspects of the paid illness or injury is certified by said physician, in writing.