Extended Illness. A leave of absence without pay of up to one (1) year may be granted for an extended illness after an employee has exhausted all but forty (40) hours of other paid leave of Article 29. Prior to requesting an extended illness leave, the employee shall inform the Employer in writing of the nature of the illness and the estimated length of time needed for leave, with written verification by a medical doctor. The employee may be required to provide periodic written verification by a medical doctor indicating the diagnosis and expected duration of the illness. The Employer may require an examination by a physician paid by the Employer to evaluate the employee’s ability to return to work. If on the basis of this examination it is determined that the employee is physically capable of returning to work, the leave may be canceled.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
