Common use of INAPPROPRIATE USE OF SICK LEAVE Clause in Contracts

INAPPROPRIATE USE OF SICK LEAVE. ‌ Each employee is responsible for the appropriate use of sick leave. Inappropriate use occurs when an employee uses leave for unauthorized purposes or misrepresents the actual reason for the absence. Inappropriate use may also occur when an employee establishes a pattern of sick leave without approved documentation: • The day before or after a holiday/school break; • The following specific days: In-service Days, Institute Days, and the last day of school. Upon the third (3rd) such occasion, the sick leave will only be approved upon the receipt of written documentation by a licensed health care provider, as defined by Illinois School Code Section 5/24-6, identifying the date the member was treated or other written documentation that the Superintendent or designee deems acceptable relating to the length of the absence. This documentation must be provided to the District within fourteen (14) calendar days of the absence. The District shall reimburse the employee for the expense incurred that is not covered by insurance to obtain this documentation. If the employee does not satisfy the requirements contained in this paragraph, the absence shall be unpaid.

INAPPROPRIATE USE OF SICK LEAVE. ‌ Each employee is responsible for the appropriate use of sick leave. Inappropriate use occurs when an employee uses leave for unauthorized purposes or misrepresents the actual reason for the absence. Inappropriate use may also occur when an employee establishes a pattern of sick leave without approved documentation: •  The day before or after a holiday/school break; • The ,  the following specific days: In-service Inservice Days, Institute Days, and the last day of school. Upon the third (3rd) such occasion, the sick leave will only be approved upon the receipt of written documentation by a licensed health care provider, as defined by Illinois School Code Section 5/24-65/24‐6, identifying the date the member was treated or other written documentation that the Superintendent or designee deems acceptable relating to the length of the absence. This documentation must be provided to the District within fourteen (14) calendar days of the absence. The District shall reimburse the employee for the expense incurred that is not covered by insurance to obtain this documentation. If the employee does not satisfy the requirements contained in this paragraph, the absence shall be unpaid.

INAPPROPRIATE USE OF SICK LEAVE. ‌ Each employee is responsible for the appropriate use of sick leave. Inappropriate use occurs when an employee uses leave for unauthorized purposes or misrepresents the actual reason for the absence. Inappropriate use may also occur when an employee establishes a pattern of sick leave without approved documentation: • The day before or after a holiday/school break; , • The following specific days: In-service Inservice Days, Institute Days, and the last day of school. Upon the third (3rd) such occasion, the sick leave will only be approved upon the receipt of written documentation by a licensed health care provider, as defined by Illinois School Code Section 5/24-6, identifying the date the member was treated or other written documentation that the Superintendent or designee deems acceptable relating to the length of the absence. This documentation must be provided to the District within fourteen (14) calendar days of the absence. The District shall reimburse the employee for the expense incurred that is not covered by insurance to obtain this documentation. If the employee does not satisfy the requirements contained in this paragraph, the absence shall be unpaid.