Common use of Extended Illness Clause in Contracts

Extended Illness. For an extended illness up to one (1) year, if an employee has exhausted all other paid leave. The employee shall provide periodic, written verification by a medical doctor showing the diagnosis, prognosis and expected duration of the illness. Prior to requesting an extended illness leave, the employee shall inform the Employer in writing of the nature of the illness and estimated length of time needed for leave, with written verification by a medical doctor. If the Employer questions the employee's ability to perform his/her regularly assigned duties, the Employer may require a decision from an impartial medical doctor paid by the Employer as to determine the employee's ability to return to work. If the employee is determined to be physically capable to return to work, the employee may be terminated if he/she refuses to return to work. In the event of conflicting medical opinion in Worker's Compensation Cases, the order of the Industrial Commission District Hearing Officer shall be controlling with regard to the employee's ability to return to work.

Extended Illness. For an extended illness up to one (1) year, if an employee has exhausted all other paid leave. The employee shall provide periodic, written verification by a medical doctor showing the diagnosis, prognosis and expected duration of the illness. Prior to requesting an extended illness leave, the employee shall inform the Employer in writing of the nature of the illness and estimated length of time needed for leave, with written verification by a medical doctor. If the Employer questions the employee's ability to perform his/her regularly assigned duties, the Employer may require a decision from an impartial medical doctor paid by the Employer as to determine the employee's ability to return to work. If the employee is determined to be by physically capable to return to work, the employee may be terminated if he/she refuses to return to work. In the event of conflicting medical opinion in Worker's Compensation Cases, the order of the Industrial Commission District Hearing Officer shall be controlling with regard to the employee's ability to return to work.