Common use of Sick Leave Application Clause in Contracts

Sick Leave Application. Sick leave days are to be used for absence caused by personal illness, injury, medical disability (including childbearing), poor health, or an emergency caused by family illness where no reasonable alternative is available to the employee. Documentation from the attending medical provider may be required for each absence of five (5) days or more. In the case of an employee’s illness or injury and return to duty following an absence of five (5) days or more, a statement from the treating medical provider certifying ability to return to work may be required.