Abuse. Employees intentionally failing to comply with sick leave rules and regulations shall not be paid. Application for sick leave with intent to defraud will result in dismissal and refund of salary wage paid. All employees are expected to maintain a satisfactory record of attendance. Employees who use excessive amounts of sick leave, abuse sick leave, or demonstrate a pattern of abuse shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Employees who have 4 (four) incidents of unscheduled call-offs without a Doctor’s slip in a rolling 6 (six) month period will meet and be counseled by the immediate supervisor. During this counseling session the employee will be advised that they must produce a physician’s statement for all succeeding incidents in the next 12 (twelve) months or the employee will not be paid for the period of absence. While on sick leave, an employee is expected to be at home unless on a medical-related errand or physician's appointment.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
