Common use of Abuse Clause in Contracts

Abuse. If, and whenever sick leave may appear to be abused, or when an Employee consistently uses sick leave as it is earned, the Employer shall require from the Employee competent proof of the necessity for such absence. In accordance with this Section, the Human Resources Department reserves the right in all cases of illness or reported illness, to require the release of all medical information to which the Employee has access to concerning the Employee's physical or mental condition relative to the use of sick leave and a waiver of any privilege for use of the information, and/or to require the Employee to furnish a doctor's certificate verifying the necessity for absence. Abuse of sick leave privileges shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action and possible dismissal.