Common use of Sick Leave Reporting, Certification and Verification Clause in Contracts

Sick Leave Reporting, Certification and Verification. An employee must promptly notify their supervisor on the first day of sick leave, prior their work shift, and each day after, unless there is mutual agreement to do otherwise. If the employee is in a position where a relief replacement is necessary, the employee will notify their supervisor at least two (2) hours prior to their scheduled time to report to work (excluding leave taken in accordance with the Domestic Violence Leave Law RCW 49.76). If the Employer suspects abuse, the Employer may require a written medical verification certificate for that sick leave absence. For absences exceeding three (3) days, the verification procedures of RCW 49.46.210(g) apply, and an employer may require verification that an employee’s use of paid sick leave is for an authorized purpose. An employee returning to work after any sick leave absence may be required to provide written certification verification from their health care provider that the employee is able to return to work and perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Medical certification or verification required for employees in overtime-eligible positions shall be in accordance with RCW 49.46.210 and WAC 296-128.

Sick Leave Reporting, Certification and Verification. ‌ An employee must promptly notify their supervisor on the first day of sick leave, prior their work shift, and each day after, unless there is mutual agreement to do otherwise. If the employee is in a position where a relief replacement is necessary, the employee will notify their supervisor at least two (2) hours prior to their scheduled time to report to work (excluding leave taken in accordance with the Domestic Violence Leave Law RCW 49.76). If the Employer suspects abuse, the Employer may require a written medical verification certificate for that sick leave absence. For absences exceeding three (3) days, the verification procedures of RCW 49.46.210(g) apply, and an employer may require verification that an employee’s use of paid sick leave is for an authorized purpose. An employee returning to work after any sick leave absence may be required to provide written certification verification from their health care provider that the employee is able to return to work and perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Medical certification or verification required for employees in overtime-eligible positions shall be in accordance with RCW 49.46.210 and WAC 296-128.