Common use of Doctor’s Release Clause in Contracts

Doctor’s Release. When an employee returns to duty after an absence equal to or longer than three (3) days chargeable to sick leave, due to his or her illness, or that of a member of their immediate family, the department head or designee may require a signed statement from a doctor or dentist that the employee was incapacitated and unable to perform his or her duties throughout the entire period of sick leave. If such a statement is not provided, the employee is not entitled to be paid for sick leave unless the department head and/or designee grants a waiver. An employee who is absent from duty due to an injury or illness arising out of and occurring in the course of County employment shall be requested to provide a doctor's release for work prior to returning to work. In the event an employee uses more than 96 hours of sick leave, or exceeds their available sick leave accrual, or if a pattern of sick leave abuse is suspected, an employee may be requested to file a Physician's Statement for each illness regardless of duration for a period not to exceed six