Common use of Illness Verification Clause in Contracts

Illness Verification. 1) The Office will not normally require a designation of the nature of the illness. However, if at any time the Office has a reasonable basis to believe the unit member has abused the leave or has taken leave for improper purposes, then the Office may require a verification of the illness. Except for good cause, physicians’ statements submitted by a unit member as verification of illness leave will be accepted if the general nature of the illness or injury is identified and the duration of necessary absence from work is specified. 2) If the Office has a reasonable basis to believe that the unit member’s absence from work is chronic in nature, and the unit member has been informed in writing that attendance is a matter of concern, the Office may require verification of the unit member’s medical condition, which may include a written statement from the unit member’s physician for subsequent absences. This verification may also include a medical examination by the Office- appointed physician at the expense of the Office. For purposes of evaluation regarding attendance concerns any vacation in lieu of sick leave shall be considered as illness. Upon return from any extended disability leave, the Office will routinely require the unit member to furnish written medical evidence from a physician releasing the unit member to return to service.

Illness Verification. 1) The Office will not normally require a designation of the nature of the illness. However, if at any time the Office has a reasonable basis to believe the unit member has abused the leave or has taken leave for improper purposes, then the Office may require a verification of the illness. Except for good cause, physicians’ statements submitted by a unit member as verification of illness leave will be accepted if the general nature of the illness or injury is identified and the duration of necessary absence from work is specified. 2) If the Office has a reasonable basis to believe that the unit member’s absence from work is chronic in nature, and the unit member has been informed in writing that attendance is a matter of concern, the Office may require verification of the unit member’s medical condition, which may include a written statement from the unit member’s physician for subsequent absences. This verification may also include a medical examination by the Office- Office-appointed physician at the expense of the Office. For purposes of evaluation regarding attendance concerns any vacation in lieu of sick leave shall be considered as illness. Upon return from any extended disability leave, the Office will routinely require the unit member to furnish written medical evidence from a physician releasing the unit member to return to service.