Pattern Abuse. If an employee abuses sick leave in a pattern, per examples noted in the section under definitions (not limited to those listed), the Agency Head or designee may reasonably suspect pattern abuse. If it is suspected, the Agency Head or designee will notify the employee in writing that pattern abuse is suspected. The Agency Head or designee will use the "Pattern Abuse" form for notification. The notice will also invite the employee to explain, rebut, or refute the pattern abuse claim. Use of sick leave for valid reasons shall not be considered for pattern abuse.
Pattern Abuse. The following types or patterns of absence shall constitute pattern abuse: before and/or after holidays; Fridays/Mondays; absence following overtime worked; continued pattern of maintaining zero or near zero leave balances. If an employee uses sick leave in a clear pattern, per examples noted above, the Chief Human Resources Officer or his/her designee may reasonably suspect pattern abuse. If it is suspected, the Chief Human Resources Officer or his/her designee will notify the employee in writing detailing the reason(s) that pattern abuse is suspected. The notice will also invite the employee to explain, rebut, or refute the pattern abuse claim. Use of sick leave for valid reasons shall not be considered for pattern abuse. Patterns of abuse will be kept in the time frame of the previous twelve (12) months from the date of notification. Any action taken by the University will not be arbitrary, capricious, or discriminatory in nature in all instances.
Pattern Abuse. Consistent periods of sick leave usage, for example: - Before, and/or after holidays; - Before, and/or after weekends; - After pay days; - Any specific day; - Absence following overtime worked; - Half days; - Continued pattern of maintaining 8 hours or less of sick leave; or - Use of more sick leave than granted.
Pattern Abuse. The following types or patterns of absence shall constitute pattern abuse: before and/or after holidays; Fridays/Mondays; absence following overtime worked; continued pattern of maintaining zero or near zero leave balances. If an employee uses sick leave in a clear pattern, per examples noted above, the Chief Human Resources Officer or his/her designee may reasonably suspect pattern abuse. If it is suspected, the Chief Human Resources Officer or his/her designee Windows User 5/21/2014 11:28 AM Deleted: Chief Human Resources Officer Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx 2/26/2015 10:54 AM Deleted: 1 Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx 2/26/2015 10:54 AM Deleted: 2 will notify the employee in writing detailing the reason(s) that pattern abuse is suspected. The notice will also invite the employee to explain, rebut, or refute the pattern abuse claim. Use of sick leave for valid reasons shall not be considered for pattern abuse. Patterns of abuse will be kept in the time frame of the previous twelve (12) months from the date of notification. Any action taken by the University will not be arbitrary, capricious, or discriminatory in nature in all instances.
Pattern Abuse. (Award 2005-2008) Under the Managing Director's Sick Leave Policy as it applies to uniformed employees of the Fire Department, pattern abuse shall be deemed to include sick leave usage covered by a medical certificate. The Fire Department shall also be permitted to review sick leave over the preceding two calendar years to identify pattern abuse for purposes of placing employees on the Excessive Use of Sick Leave List.
Pattern Abuse. If an employe e abuses sick leave in a pattern, per examples noted in the section under definitions (not limited to those listed), the Agency Head or designee may reasonably suspect pattern abuse. If it is suspected, the Agency Head or designee will notify the employee in writing that pattern abuse is suspected. The Agency Head or designee will use the "Pattern Abuse" form for notification. The notice will also invite the employee to explain, rebut, or refute the pattern abuse claim. Use of sick leave for valid reasons shall not be considered for pattern abuse.
Pattern Abuse a. A pattern of abuse of sick leave is characterized by consistent periods of sick leave usage including, but not limited to:
