SICK LEAVE PROCESS Sample Clauses
SICK LEAVE PROCESS. This sick leave process will be established only for members of this bargaining unit: ▇▇▇▇▇ Faculty Association, Local #4670 (“Association”). When a bargaining unit member is absent due to catastrophic long-term illness or accident (catastrophic long/term illness/accident is defined as one in which the resulting absence has been at least one (1) month or more) has exhausted all of his/her accumulated sick leave, and is not yet eligible for STRS disability, said bargaining unit member may apply to the Catastrophic Sick Leave Process Committee for contributions of sick leave from this program. The committee will be comprised of two (2) members chosen from the Human Resources Department by the Vice-President of Human Resources, and two (2) bargaining unit members of the Association chosen by the Association Executive Committee. The Catastrophic Sick Leave Process Committee will establish guidelines for contribution, access and determination. With respect to bargaining unit members who work twelve (12) month appointments may reserve up to one (1) week of vacation provided they have accrued forty (40) hours at time of request.
SICK LEAVE PROCESS. Employees who are off work by reason of illness are required to contact their Functional Manager and Project Manager (if applicable), as well as Human Resources. A case for sick leave management may be initiated with the Benefit Carrier depending on the number of days absent. Human Resources will work with the employee and manager(s) to ensure both parties understand the leave options and procedures available to them. The Benefit Carrier in collaboration with the employee’s physician will work with the Functional Manager and/or Human Resources to make recommendations on the return to work schedule, accommodations and limitations for individuals for all cases initiated. Full process is outlined in Appendix C. For Accommodations, see Appendix D