Abuse or Excessive Use of Sick Leave. Where the City reasonably suspects that an employee is abusing sick leave, the City shall have the right to require compliance with Section 13.3 above, regardless of the length of the sick leave. Moreover, verification of illness resulting in use of sick leave prior to or after a holiday or an employee's vacation may be requested at the discretion of the City. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to supersede or interfere with the right of the Employer to discipline an employee for abuse or excessive use of sick leave. Notwithstanding any prior practice, effective January 1, 2004, employees resigning or retiring from the Peoria Police Department shall not be allowed to utilize sick leave as “general paid time off” prior to separation. Sick leave shall only be approved for use for those individuals who have a legitimate illness or injury as defined in Section 13.1.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement