Common use of Department Responsibilities Clause in Contracts

Department Responsibilities. 1. All records of sick leave used and accumulated for each Employee must be recorded and filed. 2. Five (5) separate absences for illness during any twelve (12) month period may indicate a pattern of excessive absenteeism and Employees should be counseled that good attendance is a requirement, not an option. Where an excessive absentee pattern exists an Employee may be required, by the Chief to acquire a doctor’s certificate, and disciplinary action may be warranted. 3. Control of sick leave abuse will be the responsibility of the supervisor, who should judge such case of sick leave on its individual merit. Whenever abuse of sick leave is found disciplinary procedures are to be used. 4. The Chief may require, in accordance with and as limited by applicable law, an examination of an Employee at any time to determine if the Employee is capable of job performance. Employees determined to be incapable may be transferred, retired on disability, or removed from City service depending upon the medical provider’s recommendation.