Common use of Sick Leave Abuse Clause in Contracts

Sick Leave Abuse. The City reserves the right to investigate all usage of sick leave, and may hold full payment of sick leave until said investigation is completed. Should the City determine that an employee has not used sick leave in accordance with the above rules and regulations, payment may be denied and discipline may be meted out in accordance with the severity of any abused sick leave benefits. After four (4) instances of sick leave during a calendar year, the use of sick leave requires approval of the Chief of Police on a case-by-case basis. Employees granted approval for sick leave in excess of this limit are not eligible for voluntary overtime assignments during the pay period during which the sick leave was granted.