Line of Duty Injury or Illness Clause Samples
Line of Duty Injury or Illness. Any employee who sustains an injury or illness in the line of duty and who ceases to perform the full duties of a police officer will have a maximum of twenty-four (24) months from the date of onset of the injury or illness to complete the appropriate procedure and/or treatment to return to full-duty status.
Line of Duty Injury or Illness. The City hereby acknowledges its obligations under 5 ILCS 345/1 regarding an employee injured in the line of duty and thereby unable to perform his duties.
Line of Duty Injury or Illness. No sick leave shall be charged for an injury or illness sustained in the line of duty. Employees shall be paid injury leave in an amount not to exceed their regular salary as provided by the state law for injuries occurring while in the course of employment. The use of accrued sick leave may be granted to any officer at the discretion of the Chief for job related illnesses or injuries after injury leave have been exhausted. Line of duty illness shall be defined as an illness, which has been directly and substantially caused by the duties of the position. In the event the Chief denies a request pursuant to this section, the officer may appeal such denial in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days to the City Manager. The City Manager shall render a decision on the appeal in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of the appeal. The determination of the City Manager shall be final and binding on the parties and shall not be subject to appeal to a grievance, arbitration or any other body.