Common use of INAPPROPRIATE USE OF SICK LEAVE Clause in Contracts

INAPPROPRIATE USE OF SICK LEAVE. An employee shall not consider sick leave as a right which allows absence at any time for other than the reasons set forth in this Article. Certification of one or more physicians that an illness or injury prevents an employee from carrying out their duties may be required by the District after five (5) days absence. If medical evidence indicates an employee can return to their duties, they shall return or in continued absence be terminated. Sick leave shall not be considered available as terminal leave, either in time or in dollars.

INAPPROPRIATE USE OF SICK LEAVE. An employee shall not consider sick leave as a right which allows absence at any time for other than the reasons set forth in this Article. Certification of one or more physicians that an illness or injury prevents an employee from carrying out their his/her duties may be required by the District after five (5) days absence. If medical evidence indicates an employee can return to their his/her duties, they he/she shall return or in continued absence be terminated. Sick leave shall not be considered available as terminal leave, either in time or in dollars.