Common use of Sick Leave Procedures Clause in Contracts

Sick Leave Procedures. If the need for sick leave is foreseeable, employees shall provide reasonable advance notification to their supervisor/designee, as provided below. When the need for sick leave is unforeseeable, employees must provide notice of the need for leave as soon as practical under the circumstances, but if possible shall make reasonable efforts to provide notice in accordance with the requirements below. A. If a substitute is required: The employee shall notify the District’s automated system and their supervisor/designee when requested, of their absence at least two (2) hours (if possible) prior to the starting time of their work day, unless conditions make notification impossible. When an employee cancels an absence request made through the automated system, the attendance clerk’s voice mail must also be notified. B. If no substitute is required: The employee must notify the attendance clerk (or the automated system), and their supervisor/designee prior to the beginning of the workday. C. Taking sick leave while on duty: The employee must notify their supervisor/designee of the reason for taking sick leave during mid-work shift.