Common use of Pattern Abuse Clause in Contracts

Pattern Abuse. a. A pattern of abuse of sick leave is characterized by consistent periods of sick leave usage including, but not limited to: i. before or after a holiday; ii. before or after weekends or regular days off; iii. after pay days; iv. any one specific day absence following overtime worked; v. half days; vi. continued pattern of maintaining zero or near zero (i.e. less than 16 hours) balances; vii. excessive absenteeism; or viii. continual and excessive use of sick leave (including leave in lieu of sick). b. Employees shall be notified, in writing, that pattern abuse is suspected. Use of sick leave for FMLA qualifying purposes will not be considered for pattern abuse. c. Unauthorized use, misuse, or abuse (including pattern abuse) of sick leave or leave in lieu of sick leave may result in discipline.

Pattern Abuse. a. i. A pattern of abuse of sick leave is characterized by consistent periods of sick leave usage including, but not limited to: i. a) before or after a holiday; ii. b) before or after weekends or regular days off; iii. c) after pay days; iv. d) any one specific day absence following overtime worked; v. e) half days; vi. f) continued pattern of maintaining zero or near zero (i.e. i.e., less than 16 hours) balances; vii. g) excessive absenteeism; or viii. h) continual and excessive use of sick leave (including leave in lieu of sicksick leave). b. ii. Employees shall be notified, in writing, that pattern abuse is suspected. Use of sick leave for FMLA qualifying purposes will not be considered for pattern abuse. c. iii. Unauthorized use, misuse, or abuse (including pattern abuse) of sick leave or leave in lieu of sick leave may result in discipline.