Purpose and Eligibility. Sick leave is provided to employees as a form of income insurance and may be used for personal illness and doctor and dental appointments. Sick leave may also be used for a family member’s illness and doctor and dental appointments provided the family member resides in the employee’s home. When requesting sick leave, an employee must state in writing the general reason sick leave is requested. When requested, it is incumbent upon an employee to provide proof of eligibility to use sick leave in a form specified by the Employer immediately upon the employee’s return to work or prior to the employee’s return to work.
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