Sick Leave Approval Clause Samples
The Sick Leave Approval clause outlines the process and requirements for an employee to obtain authorization for taking sick leave. Typically, this clause specifies the need for timely notification to the employer, may require submission of a medical certificate for absences exceeding a certain duration, and details the approval process by management or HR. Its core function is to ensure that sick leave is granted in a controlled and documented manner, preventing abuse and maintaining workplace productivity while supporting employees' health needs.
Sick Leave Approval. Employees entitled to sick leave must make application therefore on forms provided by the District as soon as possible after returning to work. The District may require a doctor's certificate stating the necessity for sick leave and may make such other investigation as to the necessity for sick leave as it deems appropriate. In the event an employee fails to provide satisfactory evidence of the necessity for sick leave within five (5) working days after being instructed to provide such evidence claiming or applying for sick leave, the employee's sick leave rights for the period applied for shall be deemed to have been voluntarily waived and released. An employee who is absent from work due to their own or a family member’s illness, injury or other medical condition must notify their supervisor of their absence within a reasonable time prior to the start of their scheduled shift. If an employee is unable to place a call, a friend or relative should be asked to contact the supervisor on behalf of the employee. An employee who requires sick leave to attend a medical appointment must notify their supervisor of the planned absence within a reasonable amount of time following at the time the appointment is made.
Sick Leave Approval. Sick leave pay shall be approved only upon submission of a signed request on an authorized sick leave pay request form available from his/her immediate supervisor.
Sick Leave Approval. An employee requesting sick leave shall inform the radio dispatcher on duty of the fact and reason at least two (2) hours prior to the employee’s scheduled starting time. Failure to do so may result in denial of sick leave for the period of absence unless the employee provides to the department head a written explanation for non-compliance which the department head reasonably determines to be acceptable. The employee may be required to submit to a medical examination if the City suspects sick leave abuse. This examination may be conducted by the employee's physician and/or in consultation with a City designated physician at the discretion of the Mayor. The City may require an employee to furnish a satisfactory written, signed statement to justify the use of sick leave. If medical attention is required, a certificate stating the nature of the illness from a licensed physician or practitioner may be required to justify the use of sick leave. Falsification of illness information given verbally, by written, signed statement, by a physician's or practitioner's certificate or by any other means shall be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Prior to returning to duty, any member who is marked off sick for a period of three or more days must provide a certificate from an attending physician or practitioner indicating the nature of the illness, the necessity for the member to be marked off and the member's fitness for return to normal duties.
Sick Leave Approval. Sick leave pay shall be approved only upon submission of a signed authorized sick leave pay request card available in the School District Office.
Sick Leave Approval. A member requesting sick leave shall inform the on-duty supervisor or dispatcher of the sick leave use at least two (2) hours prior to his or her scheduled starting time. Failure to do so may result in denial of sick leave for the period of absence unless the member provides to the Chief a written explanation for noncompliance which the Chief reasonably determines to be acceptable. The member may be required to submit to a medical examination if the City suspects sick leave abuse. The City may require a member to furnish a satisfactory written, signed statement to justify the use of sick leave. If medical attention is required, a certificate stating the nature of the illness from a licensed physician or practitioner may be required to justify the use of sick leave. Falsification of illness information given verbally, by written, signed statement, by a physician’s or practitioner’s certificate or by any other means, shall be grounds for disciplinary action including dismissal. Prior to returning to duty, any member who is marked off sick for a period of three (3) or more days must provide a certificate from his or her attending physician or practitioner indicating the nature of the illness, the necessity for the member to be marked off and the member’s fitness for return to normal police duties.
Sick Leave Approval. 12.6.2.1 Upon the employee's return to work after an absence qualifying for sick leave, the employee must complete an absence request and have it approved by his/her supervisor.
12.6.2.2 The County and the Association, recognizing a potential for abuse of sick leave, agree that the County may employ reasonable means to determine the validity of any sick leave use, including requesting a physician’s certificate for sick leave absences. The parties agree that such means shall not be used to discourage the appropriate use of sick leave.
12.6.2.3 Employees suspected of abusing sick leave shall receive a Memorandum of Counseling prior to being placed on sick leave substantiation pursuant to Section 12.6.2.2 above. Employees who demonstrate improvement in usage of sick leave shall be removed from sick leave substantiation at the end of one (1) year.
12.6.2.4 Sick leave abuse shall not be defined by having used a set threshold of hours per year. Abuse may be determined based upon leave pattern(s), documented abuse, and/or other verification.
Sick Leave Approval. Sick leave pay may be approved only upon submission of absence request into the Aesop program.
Sick Leave Approval. A member requesting sick leave shall inform his supervisor of the fact and reason at least one (1) hour prior to his scheduled starting time. Failure to do so may result in denial of sick leave for the period of absence unless the member provides to the City a written explanation for noncompliance which the City reasonably determines to be acceptable. The employee may be required to submit to a medical examination if the City suspects sick leave abuse. The City may require an employee to furnish a satisfactory written, signed statement to justify the use of sick leave. If medical attention is required, a certificate stating the nature of the illness from a licensed physician or practitioner may be required to justify the use of sick leave. Falsification of illness information given verbally, by written, signed statement, by a physician's or practitioner's certificate or by any other means, shall be grounds for disciplinary action including dismissal. In cases where a member requests to use sick leave for the illness or injury of a domestic partner, the member must have a complete and signed affidavit attesting to the relationship on file with Human Resources.
Sick Leave Approval. Employees may use sick leave upon the approval of the Employer or their designee for personal illness or injury not otherwise compensable by the Borough.
Sick Leave Approval. Sick leave shall be requested via a leave request entry into AESOP.