Common use of Granting of Sick Leave Clause in Contracts

Granting of Sick Leave. An employee is eligible for sick leave with pay when unable to perform his/her duties because of illness or injury, provided that: (a) he/she satisfied the Employer of this condition in such a manner and at such time as may be determined by the Employer; and (b) he/she has the necessary sick leave credits. (a) A statement signed by the employee stating that because of illness or injury he/she was unable to perform his/her duties shall, when delivered to the Employer, be considered as meeting the requirements of 19.02(a): (i) if the period of leave requested does not exceed three (3) consecutive days; and (ii) if, in the current calendar year, the employee has not been granted more than nine (9) days sick leave wholly on the basis of statements signed by him/her. (b) Notwithstanding (a) above, in circumstances where the Employer has reason to believe that an employee is abusing sick leave, the Employer may request a medical certificate confirming the medical condition of the employee. The Employer shall copy the Union on such correspondence.

Granting of Sick Leave. An employee is eligible for sick leave with pay when unable to perform his/her duties because of illness or injury, provided that: (a) he/she satisfied the Employer of this condition in such a manner and at such time as may be determined by the Employer; and (b) he/she has the necessary sick leave credits. (a) A statement signed by the employee stating that because of illness or injury he/she was unable to perform his/her duties shall, when delivered to the Employer, be considered as meeting the requirements of 19.02(a19.02 (a): (i) if the period of leave requested does not exceed three (3) consecutive days; and (ii) if, in the current calendar year, the employee has not been granted more than nine (9) days sick leave wholly on the basis of statements signed by him/her. (b) Notwithstanding (a) above, in circumstances where the Employer has reason to believe that an employee is abusing sick leave, the Employer may request a medical certificate confirming the medical condition of the employee. The Employer shall copy the Union on such correspondence.