Common use of Proof of Illness Clause in Contracts

Proof of Illness. 29.01 The Employee may be required to provide proof of illness upon return to work, where reasonable doubt exists in respect to the purpose of an absence claimed to be due to illness. Such proof may take the form of a medical certificate or a sworn statutory declaration. Where there is a discernable pattern of misuse the Employer shall have the option to require a medical certificate. An Employee shall be advised of the requirement to provide a medical certificate prior to the Employee's return to work. The Employer may also require the Employee to submit proof of attendance at a medical, dental, physiotherapy, or optical appointment when time off from work is granted to attend such appointments. 29.02 The Employee shall provide a medical certificate for any absence under Article 28 (General Illness). (a) Failure to provide proof of illness or the required medical certificate may result in the denial or delay of general illness benefits. 29.03 The SAIT Occupational Health Nurse may require that an Employee be examined by an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) and provide all pertinent medical information as it pertains to the Employee’s work abilities and/or limitations: (i) in the case of prolonged or frequent absence due to general illness, or, (ii) when it is considered that an Employee is unable to satisfactorily perform the Employee's duties due to disability or illness. (iii) the report of the IME to the SAIT Occupational Health Nurse shall be limited to the conclusions and recommendations of the IME. 29.04 Pursuant to Clause 29.03, an Employee shall be entitled to have their personal physician or other physician of the Employee's choice to act as counsel before the IME. Expenses incurred under this Clause shall be paid by the Employer. A copy of the IME report shall be sent to the Employee's physician. 29.05 Where an Employee has been examined by an IME and is also applying for L.T.D. benefits, a copy of the report of the IME shall be considered as part of the Employee's application. 29.06 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are intended only for the purpose of protecting an Employee from loss of income when the Employee is ill. 29.07 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are entitlements which an Employee is not eligible for while on leave of absence without pay or after termination of employment.

Proof of Illness. 29.01 28.01 The Employee may be required to provide proof of illness upon return to work, where reasonable doubt exists in respect to the purpose of an absence claimed to be due to illness. Such proof may take the form of a medical certificate or a sworn statutory declaration. Where there is a discernable pattern of misuse the Employer shall have the option to require a medical certificate. An Employee shall be advised of the requirement to provide a medical certificate prior to the Employee's return to work. The Employer may also require the Employee to submit proof of attendance at a medical, dental, physiotherapy, or optical appointment when time off from work is granted to attend such appointments. If the documentation in any of the prescribed form(s) outlined in Clause 28.01 above is required by the Employer for proof of illness or return to work, the Employer shall reimburse the Employee for all the costs charged by the Physician associated with completion of any of the additional documentation. to a maximum amount of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per request. 29.02 28.02 The Employee shall provide a medical certificate using prescribed SAIT documentation for any absence under Article 28 27 (General Illness)) after ten(10) days. (a) Failure to provide proof of illness or the required medical certificate may result in the denial or delay of general illness General Illness benefits. 29.03 28.03 The SAIT Occupational Health Nurse Employers designated representative may require that an Employee be examined by an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) and provide all pertinent medical information as it pertains to the Employee’s work abilities and/or limitations: (ia) in the case of prolonged or frequent absence due to general illness, or, (iib) when it is considered that an Employee is unable to satisfactorily perform the Employee's duties due to disability or illness. (iiic) when additional information is required to assess fitness for a return to work or a workplace accommodation. (d) the report of the IME to the SAIT Occupational Health Nurse Employee Services shall be limited to the conclusions and recommendations of the IME. If the documentation in any of the prescribed form(s) outlined in Clause 28.03 above is required by the Employer for proof of illness or return to work, the Employer shall reimburse the Employee for all the costs charged by the Physician associated with completion of any of the additional documentation. 29.04 28.04 Pursuant to Clause 29.0328.03, an Employee shall be entitled to have their personal physician or other physician of the Employee's choice to act as counsel before the IME. Expenses incurred under this Clause shall be paid by the Employer. A copy of the IME report shall be sent to the Employee's physician. 29.05 28.05 Where an Employee has been examined by an IME and is also applying for L.T.D. benefits, a copy of the report of the IME shall be considered as part of the Employee's application. 29.06 28.06 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 26 and 27 and 28 are intended only for the purpose of protecting an Employee from loss of income when the Employee is ill. 29.07 28.07 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 26 and 27 and 28 are entitlements which an Employee is not eligible for while on leave of absence without pay or after termination of employment. 28.08 The Parties further agree the duty to accommodate is the legal obligation to take reasonable steps to accommodate the needs of the individual to the point of undue hardship.

Proof of Illness. 29.01 The Employee may be required to provide proof of ‌ 27.01 To obtain illness upon return to work, where reasonable doubt exists leave benefits as described in respect to the purpose of an absence claimed to be due to illness. Such proof may take the form of a medical certificate or a sworn statutory declaration. Where there is a discernable pattern of misuse Article 25 - Casual Illness the Employer shall have the option to may require a medical certificate. An that an Employee shall be advised of the requirement to provide a medical certificate prior to the Employee's return to work. The Employer may also require the Employee to submit satisfactory proof of attendance at a medical, dental, physiotherapy, optical, or optical such other appointment when time off from work is granted to attend such appointments. 29.02 The . Where an Employee shall is required, pursuant to this Clause, to provide a medical certificate or proof of attendance at an appointment, they shall be advised prior to their return to work. 27.02 To obtain illness leave benefits as described in Article 26 - General Illness the Employee shall provide an Attending Physician’s Statement using the prescribed Bow Valley College documentation for any absence absences under Article 28 26 within five (General Illness). (a5) consecutive days of the first day of the absence. Failure to provide proof of illness or the required medical certificate Attending Physician’s Statement may result in the denial or delay of general General Illness benefits. Where an Employee fails to provide proof of illness benefitsor required Attending Physician’s statement that leads to a denial in General Illness, and the employee has been overpaid, the Employer is authorized to recover the monies from the Employee’s next pay. 29.03 27.03 If the documentation in prescribed form is required by the Employer for proof of illness or return to work, in addition to the proof of illness required in Clauses 27.01 and 27.02, the Employer will reimburse the Employee for the costs charged by the Physician associated with completion of any and all required documentation. 27.04 The SAIT Occupational Health Nurse Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 25 - Casual Illness and 26 - General Illness are intended only for the purpose of protecting an Employee from loss of income when the Employee is ill or injured. 27.05 The Employer may require that an Employee to be examined by an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) and provide all pertinent medical information as it pertains to the Employee’s 's work abilities and/or and/ or limitations: (ia) in the case of prolonged or frequent absence due to general illness, or, (iib) in the case of an Employee who has been previously counseled for frequent and patterned use of casual illness leave where notice has been provided to the Union (MSO); or, (c) when it is considered that an Employee is unable to satisfactorily perform the Employee's duties due to disability or illness, or, (d) when additional information is required to assess fitness for a return to work or a workplace accommodation. (iiie) The Employer will pay all costs for the report of requested IME, unless the IME Employee fails to attend the SAIT Occupational Health Nurse shall be limited to appointment, the conclusions and recommendations of the IME. 29.04 Pursuant to Clause 29.03, an Employee shall be entitled to have their personal physician or other physician of the Employee's choice to act as counsel before the IME. Expenses incurred under this Clause shall be paid by the Employer. A copy of the IME report shall be sent to the Employee's physicianpay any cancellation fees. 29.05 Where an Employee has been examined by an IME and is also applying for L.T.D. benefits, a copy of the report of the IME shall be considered as part of the Employee's application. 29.06 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are intended only for the purpose of protecting an Employee from loss of income when the Employee is ill. 29.07 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are entitlements which an Employee is not eligible for while on leave of absence without pay or after termination of employment.

Proof of Illness. 29.01 The ‌ 33.01 To obtain illness leave benefits as described in Article 31 the Employer may require that an Employee may be required to provide proof of illness upon return to work, where reasonable doubt exists in respect to the purpose of an absence claimed to be due to illness. Such proof may take the form of a proper medical certificate or a sworn statutory declaration. Where there is a discernable pattern other satisfactory proof of misuse the Employer shall have the option to require a medical certificate. An Employee shall be advised of the requirement to provide a medical certificate prior to the Employee's return to workillness. The Employer may also require the Employee to submit provide satisfactory proof of attendance at a medical, dental, physiotherapy, optical, or optical such other appointment when time off from work is granted to attend such appointments. 29.02 The . Where an Employee shall is required, pursuant to this Clause, to provide a medical certificate for any absence under or proof of attendance at an appointment, the Employee shall be advised prior to returning to work. 33.02 To obtain and continue illness leave benefits as described in Article 28 (General Illness).32 the Employee: (a) Failure may be required to provide a proper medical certificate or other satisfactory proof of illness for illness leaves of five (5) work days or fewer, and (b) is required to provide such proof of illness for leaves beyond five (5) work days. 33.03 Where the required Employee must pay a fee for a proper medical certificate or other satisfactory proof of illness, the Employer shall reimburse the Employee to a maximum of fifty dollars ($50.00), in line with the Alberta Medical Association guidelines. 33.04 While balancing an Employee’s right to privacy, a proper medical certificate or other satisfactory proof of illness should generally include: (a) a certification by a licensed physician, psychiatrist or midwife that the Employee is unable to attend work for medical reasons; (b) the dates on which the Employee is unable to attend work due to the medical reason; (c) if the illness is continuing, the Employee’s prognosis and estimate as to the earliest date the Employee is expected to return to work and/or next medical assessment date; and Where appropriate, medical notes should also generally include: (d) if the Employee can return to work but with some restrictions or limitations, a statement of those restrictions or limitations; (e) whether the illness is anticipated to be temporary, chronic or permanent; and (f) whether the Employee is under a treatment plan. 33.05 The Employer may result require that an Employee undergo an independent medical examination. The examination or interview shall be at the Employer’s expense and on the Employer’s time, except in the denial or delay case of general illness benefitsLong Term Disability where the LTD Plan shall govern. 29.03 33.06 (a) The SAIT Occupational Health Nurse Employer may require that an Employee be examined by an Independent a Medical Examiner (IME) and provide all pertinent medical information as it pertains to the Employee’s work abilities and/or limitationsBoard: (i) in the case of prolonged or frequent absence due to general illness, ; or, (ii) where there is indication of apparent misuse of illness leave; or (iii) when it is considered that an Employee is unable to satisfactorily perform the Employee's ’s duties due to disability or illness.; or (iiiiv) the report in cases of the IME to the SAIT Occupational Health Nurse shall be limited to the conclusions and recommendations of the IMEinconsistencies between two or more medical assessments. 29.04 Pursuant to Clause 29.03, an Employee shall be entitled to have their personal physician or other physician of the Employee's choice to act as counsel before the IME. Expenses incurred under this Clause shall be paid by the Employer. A copy of the IME report shall be sent to the Employee's physician. 29.05 Where an Employee has been examined by an IME and is also applying for L.T.D. benefits, a copy of the report of the IME shall be considered as part of the Employee's application. 29.06 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are intended only for the purpose of protecting an Employee from loss of income when the Employee is ill. 29.07 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are entitlements which an Employee is not eligible for while on leave of absence without pay or after termination of employment.

Proof of Illness. 29.01 The 28.01 To obtain illness leave benefits as described in Article 27, Illness Leave Benefits the Employee may be required to provide a medical certificate or other proof of illness upon return satisfactory to workthe Employer, where reasonable doubt exists in respect of any absence taken up to the purpose of an absence two (2) days claimed to be due to illness. Such proof may take the form of a medical certificate or a sworn statutory declaration. Where there is a discernable discernible pattern of misuse misuse, the Employer shall have the option to require a medical certificate. An Employee shall be advised of the requirement to provide a medical certificate prior to the Employee's ’s return to work. The Employer may also require the Employee to submit proof of attendance at a medical, dental, physiotherapy, physiotherapy or optical appointment when time off from work is granted to attend such appointments. 29.02 The 28.02 To obtain illness leave benefits for any absence from work of more than two (2) consecutive work days, the Employee shall provide a medical certificate for any absence under Article 28 (General Illness). (a) Failure to provide or acceptable proof of illness or satisfactory to the required Employer. 28.03 Where the Employee must pay a fee for a medical certificate may result or other proof of illness satisfactory to the Employer, the Employer shall reimburse the Employee to a maximum of fifty dollars ($50.00), in line with the denial or delay of Alberta Medical Association fee guidelines. The Employee must provide a receipt in order to receive reimbursement. 28.04 Where the Employer is seeking additional information to substantiate general illness benefitsclaims they shall do so while balancing an Employee’s right to privacy. 29.03 28.05 The SAIT Occupational Health Nurse Employer may require that an Employee undergo an independent medical examination. The examination shall be examined by an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) at the Employer’s expense and on the Employer’s time. 28.06 An Employee who is on Illness Leave for the duration of the waiting period and is claiming benefits under the Employer's LTD Plan shall submit the required claim forms to the Insurance Carrier and provide all pertinent medical information such proof of illness as it pertains to required by the Employee’s work abilities and/or limitations:Insurance Carrier. (i) in the case of prolonged or frequent absence due to general illness, or, (ii) when it is considered that 28.07 When an Employee has been on Illness Leave and wishes to return to work, the Employee may be required to provide medical evidence stating that the Employee is unable fit to satisfactorily perform the Employee's duties due to disability or illnessall regular duties. (iii) the report of the IME to the SAIT Occupational Health Nurse shall be limited to the conclusions and recommendations of the IME. 29.04 Pursuant to Clause 29.03, an Employee shall be entitled to have their personal physician or other physician of the Employee's choice to act as counsel before the IME. Expenses incurred under this Clause shall be paid by the Employer. A copy of the IME report shall be sent to the Employee's physician. 29.05 28.08 Where an Employee has been examined by an IME pursuant to Clause 28.05 and the Employee is also applying for L.T.D. LTD benefits, a copy of the report of the IME independent medical examination shall be considered as part of the Employee's application. 29.06 28.09 The Parties parties agree that Casual and General the Illness Leave benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 Article 27, Illness Leave Benefits are intended only for the purpose of protecting an the Employee from loss of income when the Employee is ill. 29.07 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are entitlements which an Employee is not eligible for while on leave of absence without pay or after termination of employment.

Proof of Illness. 29.01 The 22.01 To obtain illness leave benefits as described in this Collective Agreement, the Employer require that an Employee may be required to provide a proper medical certificate or other proof of illness upon return to work, where reasonable doubt exists in respect satisfactory to the purpose of an absence claimed to be due to illness. Such proof may take the form of a medical certificate or a sworn statutory declaration. Where there is a discernable pattern of misuse the Employer shall have the option to require a medical certificate. An Employee shall be advised of the requirement to provide a medical certificate prior to the Employee's return to workEmployer. The Employer may also require the Employee to submit provide satisfactory proof of attendance at a medical, dental, physiotherapy, optical or optical appointment such other appointment, when time off from work is granted to attend such appointments. 29.02 The . Where the Employer requires such proof and the Employee shall provide is required to pay a fee for said medical certificate for any absence under Article 28 (General Illness). (a) Failure to provide or other proof of illness or then the Employer will reimburse the Employee for the actual cost incurred. 22.02 To obtain illness leave benefits as described in Article 21, General Illness, the Employee is required to provide a proper medical certificate may result in the denial or delay other satisfactory proof of general illness benefitsillness. 29.03 22.03 The SAIT Occupational Health Nurse Employer may require that an Employee be examined by an Independent a Medical Examiner (IME) and provide all pertinent medical information as it pertains to the Employee’s work abilities and/or limitationsBoard: (ia) in the case of prolonged or frequent absence due to general illness, or, (iib) when it is considered that an Employee is unable to satisfactorily perform the Employee's their duties due to disability or illness. (iiic) the report of the IME Medical Board to the SAIT Occupational Health Nurse Employer shall be limited to the conclusions and recommendations of the IMEBoard and the medical information leading to those conclusions and recommendations. 29.04 22.04 Pursuant to Clause 29.0322.03, an Employee shall be entitled to have their personal physician or other physician of their choice to be a member of the Employee's choice Medical Board or to act as their counsel before the IMEMedical Board. Expenses incurred under this Clause shall be paid by the Employer. A copy of the IME report of the Medical Board shall be sent to the Employee's ’s physician. 29.05 22.05 Where an Employee has been examined by an IME a Medical Board and is also applying for L.T.D. Long Term Disability benefits, a copy of the report of the IME Board shall be considered as part of the Employee's ’s application. 29.06 22.06 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 Article 20, Casual Illness, and 28 Article 21, General Illness, are intended only for the purpose of protecting an Employee from loss of income when the Employee is ill. 29.07 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are entitlements which an Employee is not eligible for while on leave of absence without pay or after termination of employment.

Proof of Illness. 29.01 The To obtain personal leave benefits as described in Article the Employer may require that a Permanent or Term Employee may be required to provide a proper medicalcertificateor other satisfactory proof of illness upon return to work, where reasonable doubt exists in respect to the purpose of an absence claimed to be due to illness. Such proof may take the form of a medical certificate or a sworn statutory declaration. Where there is a discernable pattern of misuse the Employer shall have the option to require a medical certificate. An Employee shall be advised of the requirement to provide a medical certificate prior to the Employee's return to work. The Employer may also require the Employee to submit provide satisfactory proof of attendance at a medical, dental, physiotherapy,optical, or optical such other appointment when time off from work is granted to attend such appointments. 29.02 The Employee shall . When requested pursuant to this Article to provide a medical certificate for any absence under Article 28 (General Illness). (a) Failure to provide or proof of illness or attendance at an appointment, the required medical certificate may result in the denial or delay of general illness benefits. 29.03 The SAIT Occupational Health Nurse may require that an Employee be examined by an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) and provide all pertinent medical information as it pertains to the Employee’s work abilities and/or limitations: (i) in the case of prolonged or frequent absence due to general illness, or, (ii) when it is considered that an Employee is unable to satisfactorily perform the Employee's duties due to disability or illness. (iii) the report of the IME to the SAIT Occupational Health Nurse shall be limited to the conclusions and recommendations of the IME. 29.04 Pursuant to Clause 29.03, an Employee shall be entitled advised prior to have their personal physician returning to work. To obtain general illness benefits as described in Article the Employee is requiredto provide a proper medical certificate or other physician satisfactory proof of illness. Permanent and Term Employees shall participate in the EmployeeEmployer's choice Benefit Plan. Benefit coverage, eligibility conditions and the cost of premiumswill be according to act as counsel before the IMEinsurance policy and plan conditions. Expenses incurred under Casual Employees are not eligible to participate. The Benefit Plan will provide at least the following coverage: Basic Life Insuranceequal to or times basic annual salary roundedto the next highest up to a maximum amount of $300,000; Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance equal to the amount of Basic Life Insurance; Long-term Disability Insurance equal to of basic salary, payable after a eighty (80) consecutive working day elimination period, to a maximum monthly benefit of $6,400; Extended Health Care Plan providing Drug coverage and Hospital and Health coverage; Dental Plan providing for Basic coverage and for Major coverage based on the current dental fee guide; Employee & Family Assistance Program; Alberta Health Care. Employees within the scope of this Clause Agreement shall be covered by the same Employer’s Benefit Plan as applies to the Employer’s employees who are outside the scope of this Agreement including amendments that may occur from time. The benefit plan premiums will be sixty-five percent (65%) paid by the Employer, thirty-five percent (35%) paid by the Employeefor Permanentand Term Employees in Full-time positions. A copy Effective January the benefit plan premiums will be eighty-five percent (85%) paid by the Employer, fifteen percent (15%) paid by the Employee for Permanent and Term Employees in full time positions. The Employer’s premium payment for Permanent or Term employees in Part-time positions shall be reduced on a basis according to normal hours of work for the Extended Health Care, Dental, Employee and Family Assistance, and Alberta Health Care plans. For example, the Employer‘s premium payment for an Employeeworking of the IME report Full-time hourswould be thirty-nine percent (39%) of the total premium cost (65% X The Employee would pay the remaining sixty-one percent (61%). The benefit plan premiums for Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and DismembermentInsurance, and Long-term Disability Insurancewill be sixty- five percent (65%) paid by the Employer, thirty-five percent (35%) paid by the Employee for Permanent and Term Employees in Part-time positions. All benefits provided under the benefit plan specified in this Agreement are subject to and shall be sent governed by the terms and conditions contained in the policies of insurance of which the Employer is the policy holder. The Employer shall have the right to change the insurance carriers providedcomparable benefits are maintained. The terms of the policies of insurance and plan conditions shall not be considered as incorporated in this Agreement by reference or by necessary intendment. Differences respecting any matters related to the Employee's physician. 29.05 Where an Employee has been examined by an IME administration and is also applying for L.T.D. benefits, application of the benefit plan therefore are not subject to the grievance and arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The Union shall be provided with a copy of the report benefit plans, upon request. Casual Employees who have worked fourteen hundred and fifty (1450) hours, exclusive of the IME overtime, in a twelve (12) month period shall thereafter, in lieu of receiving benefits pursuant to this Article, be considered as part allowed, in addition to regular salary, pay at one percent (1 of the Employee's applicationregular salary. 29.06 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are intended only for the purpose of protecting an Employee from loss of income when the Employee is ill. 29.07 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are entitlements which an Employee is not eligible for while on leave of absence without pay or after termination of employment.

Proof of Illness. 29.01 The Employee 28.01 To obtain illness leave benefits as described in Article 27, the employee may be required to provide a medical certificate or other proof of illness upon return satisfactory to workthe Employer, where reasonable doubt exists in respect of any absence taken up to the purpose of an absence two (2) days claimed to be due to illness. Such proof may take the form of a medical certificate or a sworn statutory declaration. Where there is a discernable discernible pattern of misuse misuse, the Employer shall have the option to require a medical certificate. An Employee employee shall be advised of the requirement to provide a medical certificate prior to the Employee's his return to work. The Employer may also require the Employee employee to submit proof of attendance at a medical, dental, physiotherapy, physiotherapy or optical appointment when time off from work is granted to attend such appointments. 29.02 The Employee 28.02 To obtain illness leave benefits for any absence from work of more than two (2) consecutive work days, the employee shall provide a medical certificate for any absence under Article 28 (General Illness)or acceptable proof of illness satisfactory to the Employer. (a) Failure to provide proof of illness or the required medical certificate may result in the denial or delay of general illness benefits. 29.03 The SAIT Occupational Health Nurse Employer may require that an Employee employee be examined by an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) and provide all pertinent a medical information as it pertains to the Employee’s work abilities and/or limitationsboard: (i) in the case of prolonged or frequent absence due to general illness, ; or, (ii) when it is considered that an Employee employee is unable to satisfactorily perform the Employee's his duties due to disability or illness. (iiib) the The report of the IME Medical Board to the SAIT Occupational Health Nurse Employer shall be limited to the contain conclusions and recommendations relating to any limitation or restrictions concerning the employee’s ability to perform the duties of his position and the IMEmedical information leading to those conclusions and recommendations. 29.04 (c) The Employer may require that an employee undergo a medical examination or a medical interview and when such examination or interview is for purposes other than meeting the requirements of Clauses 28.01 and 28.02 the examination or interview shall be at the Employer's expense and on the Employer's time. 28.04 Pursuant to Clause 29.0328.03, an Employee employee shall be entitled to have their his personal physician or other physician of his choice to be a member of the Employee's choice Medical Board or to act as his counsel before the IMEMedical Board. Expenses incurred under this Clause shall be paid by the Employer. A copy of the IME report of the Medical Board shall be sent to the Employee's employee’s physician. 29.05 28.05 An employee who is on Illness Leave for the duration of the waiting period and is claiming benefits under the Employer’s L.T.D.I. Plan shall submit the required claim forms to the Insurance Carrier and provide such proof of illness as required by the Insurance Carrier. 28.06 When an employee has been on Illness Leave and wishes to return to work, the employee may be required to provide medical evidence stating that the employee is fit to perform all regular duties. 28.07 Where an Employee employee has been examined by an IME pursuant to Clause 28.03 and the employee is also applying for L.T.D. L.T.D.I. benefits, a copy of the report of the IME Medical Board shall be considered as part of the Employee's employee’s application. 29.06 28.08 The Parties parties agree that Casual and General the Illness Leave benefits as provided in Articles Article 27 and 28 are intended only for the purpose of protecting an Employee the employee from loss of income when the Employee employee is ill. 29.07 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are entitlements which an Employee is not eligible for while on leave of absence without pay or after termination of employment.

Proof of Illness. 29.01 28.01 The Employee may be required to provide proof of illness upon return to work, where reasonable doubt exists in respect to the purpose of an absence claimed to be due to illness. Such proof may take the form of a medical certificate or a sworn statutory declaration. Where there is a discernable pattern of misuse the Employer shall have the option to require a medical certificate. An Employee shall be advised of the requirement to provide a medical certificate prior to the Employee's return to work. The Employer may also require the Employee to submit proof of attendance at a medical, dental, physiotherapy, or optical appointment when time off from work is granted to attend such appointments. If the documentation in any of the prescribed form(s) outlined in Clause 28.01 above is required by the Employer for proof of illness or return to work, the Employer shall reimburse the Employee for all the costs charged by the Physician associated with completion of any of the additional documentation. to a maximum amount of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per request. 29.02 28.02 The Employee shall provide a medical certificate using prescribed SAIT documentation for any absence under Article 28 27 (General Illness)) after ten(10) days. (a) Failure to provide proof of illness or the required medical certificate may result in the denial or delay of general illness illnessGeneral Illness benefits. 29.03 28.03 The SAIT Occupational Health Nurse Employers designated representative may require that an Employee be examined by an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) and provide all pertinent medical information as it pertains to the Employee’s work abilities and/or limitations: (ia) in the case of prolonged or frequent absence due to general illness, or, (iib) when it is considered that an Employee is unable to satisfactorily perform the Employee's duties due to disability or illness. (iiic) the report of the IME when additional information is required to the SAIT Occupational Health Nurse shall be limited assess fitness for a return to the conclusions and recommendations of the IMEwork or a workplace accommodation. 29.04 Pursuant to Clause 29.03, an Employee shall be entitled to have their personal physician or other physician of the Employee's choice to act as counsel before the IME. Expenses incurred under this Clause shall be paid by the Employer. A copy of the IME report shall be sent to the Employee's physician. 29.05 Where an Employee has been examined by an IME and is also applying for L.T.D. benefits, a copy of the report of the IME shall be considered as part of the Employee's application. 29.06 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are intended only for the purpose of protecting an Employee from loss of income when the Employee is ill. 29.07 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are entitlements which an Employee is not eligible for while on leave of absence without pay or after termination of employment.

Proof of Illness. 29.01 28.01 The Employee may be required to provide proof of illness upon return to work, where reasonable doubt exists in respect to the purpose of an absence claimed to be due to illness. Such proof may take the form of a medical certificate or a sworn statutory declaration. Where there is a discernable pattern of misuse the Employer shall have the option to require a medical certificate. An Employee shall be advised of the requirement to provide a medical certificate prior to the Employee's return to work. The Employer may also require the Employee to submit proof of attendance at a medical, dental, physiotherapy, or optical appointment when time off from work is granted to attend such appointments. 29.02 28.02 The Employee shall provide a medical certificate using prescribed SAIT documentation for any absence under Article 28 27 (General Illness). (a) Failure to provide proof of illness or the required medical certificate may result in the denial or delay of general illness benefits. 29.03 28.03 The SAIT Occupational Health Nurse may require that an Employee be examined by an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) and provide all pertinent medical information as it pertains to the Employee’s work abilities and/or limitations: (i) in the case of prolonged or frequent absence due to general illness, or, (ii) when it is considered that an Employee is unable to satisfactorily perform the Employee's duties due to disability or illness. (iii) the report of the IME to the SAIT Occupational Health Nurse shall be limited to the conclusions and recommendations of the IME. 29.04 28.04 Pursuant to Clause 29.0328.03, an Employee shall be entitled to have their personal physician or other physician of the Employee's choice to act as counsel before the IME. Expenses incurred under this Clause shall be paid by the Employer. A copy of the IME report shall be sent to the Employee's physician. 29.05 28.05 Where an Employee has been examined by an IME and is also applying for L.T.D. benefits, a copy of the report of the IME shall be considered as part of the Employee's application. 29.06 28.06 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 26 and 27 and 28 are intended only for the purpose of protecting an Employee from loss of income when the Employee is ill. 29.07 28.07 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 26 and 27 and 28 are entitlements which an Employee is not eligible for while on leave of absence without pay or after termination of employment.

Proof of Illness. 29.01 The Employer proposes to confirm that the costs paid for insufficient medical notes will not be reimbursed by the Employer. 33.01 To obtain illness leave benefits as described in Article 31 the Employer may require that an Employee may be required to provide proof of illness upon return to work, where reasonable doubt exists in respect to the purpose of an absence claimed to be due to illness. Such proof may take the form of a proper medical certificate or a sworn statutory declaration. Where there is a discernable pattern other satisfactory proof of misuse the Employer shall have the option to require a medical certificate. An Employee shall be advised of the requirement to provide a medical certificate prior to the Employee's return to workillness. The Employer may also require the Employee to submit provide satisfactory proof of attendance at a medical, dental, physiotherapy, optical, or optical such other appointment when time off from work is granted to attend such appointments. 29.02 The . Where an Employee shall is required, pursuant to this Clause, to provide a medical certificate for any absence under or proof of attendance at an appointment, the Employee shall be advised prior to returning to work. 33.02 To obtain and continue illness leave benefits as described in Article 28 (General Illness).32 the Employee: (a) Failure may be required to provide a proper medical certificate or other satisfactory proof of illness for illness leaves of five (5) work days or fewer, and (b) is required to provide such proof of illness for leaves beyond five (5) work days. 33.03 Where the required Employee must pay a fee for a proper medical certificate or other satisfactory proof of illness, the Employer shall reimburse the Employee to a maximum of fifty dollars ($50.00), in line with the Alberta Medical Association guidelines. If the proof of illness is not proper and satisfactory, there shall be no reimbursement. 33.04 While balancing an Employee’s right to privacy, a proper medical certificate or other satisfactory proof of illness should generally include: (a) a certification by a licensed physician, psychiatrist or midwife that the Employee is unable to attend work for medical reasons; (b) the dates on which the Employee is unable to attend work due to the medical reason; (c) if the illness is continuing, the Employee’s prognosis and estimate as to the earliest date the Employee is expected to return to work and/or next medical assessment date; and Where appropriate, medical notes should also generally include: (d) if the Employee can return to work but with some restrictions or limitations, a statement of those restrictions or limitations; (e) whether the illness is anticipated to be temporary, chronic or permanent; and (f) whether the Employee is under a treatment plan. 33.05 The Employer may result require that an Employee undergo an independent medical examination. The examination or interview shall be at the Employer’s expense and on the Employer’s time, except in the denial or delay case of general illness benefitsLong Term Disability where the LTD Plan shall govern. 29.03 33.06 (a) The SAIT Occupational Health Nurse Employer may require that an Employee be examined by an Independent a Medical Examiner (IME) and provide all pertinent medical information as it pertains to the Employee’s work abilities and/or limitationsBoard: (i) in the case of prolonged or frequent absence due to general illness, ; or, (ii) where there is indication of apparent misuse of illness leave; or (iii) when it is considered that an Employee is unable to satisfactorily perform the Employee's ’s duties due to disability or illness.; or (iiiiv) the report in cases of the IME to the SAIT Occupational Health Nurse shall be limited to the conclusions and recommendations of the IMEinconsistencies between two or more medical assessments. 29.04 Pursuant to Clause 29.03, an Employee shall be entitled to have their personal physician or other physician of the Employee's choice to act as counsel before the IME. Expenses incurred under this Clause shall be paid by the Employer. A copy of the IME report shall be sent to the Employee's physician. 29.05 Where an Employee has been examined by an IME and is also applying for L.T.D. benefits, a copy of the report of the IME shall be considered as part of the Employee's application. 29.06 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are intended only for the purpose of protecting an Employee from loss of income when the Employee is ill. 29.07 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are entitlements which an Employee is not eligible for while on leave of absence without pay or after termination of employment.

Proof of Illness. 29.01 The 18.1 To obtain personal leave benefits as described in Article 16 the Employer may require that a Permanent or Term Employee may be required to provide proof of illness upon return to work, where reasonable doubt exists in respect to the purpose of an absence claimed to be due to illness. Such proof may take the form of a proper medical certificate or a sworn statutory declaration. Where there is a discernable pattern other satisfactory proof of misuse the Employer shall have the option to require a medical certificate. An Employee shall be advised of the requirement to provide a medical certificate prior to the Employee's return to workillness, as outlined in Clause 18.3. The Employer may also require the Employee to submit provide satisfactory proof of attendance at a medical, dental, physiotherapy, optical, or optical such other appointment when time off from work is granted to attend such appointments. 29.02 The Employee shall . When requested by the Employer, pursuant to this Article to provide a medical certificate or proof of attendance at an appointment, the Employee shall be advised prior to returning to work. Where the Employee must pay a fee for any absence under a medical certificate or proof of attendance, the Employer shall reimburse the full fee or fifty dollars ($50.00), whichever is the lesser amount. 18.2 To obtain general illness benefits as described in Article 28 17, when requested, the Employee is required to provide a proper medical certificate, as outlined in Clause 18.3, or other satisfactory proof of illness. Where the Employee must pay a fee for a medical certificate or proof of attendance, the Employer shall reimburse, the full fee or fifty dollars (General $50.00), whichever is the lesser amount. Proof of Illness). 18.3 While balancing an Employee’s right to privacy, a proper medical certificate or other satisfactory proof of illness should generally include: (a) Failure to provide proof of illness a certification by a licensed physician, psychiatrist or midwife that the required medical certificate may result in the denial or delay of general illness benefits. 29.03 The SAIT Occupational Health Nurse may require that an Employee be examined by an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) and provide all pertinent medical information as it pertains to the Employee’s work abilities and/or limitations: (i) in the case of prolonged or frequent absence due to general illness, or, (ii) when it is considered that an Employee is unable to satisfactorily perform the Employee's duties due to disability or illness.attend work for medical reasons; (iiib) the report of the IME to the SAIT Occupational Health Nurse shall be limited to the conclusions and recommendations of the IME. 29.04 Pursuant to Clause 29.03, an Employee shall be entitled to have their personal physician or other physician of the Employee's choice to act as counsel before the IME. Expenses incurred under this Clause shall be paid by the Employer. A copy of the IME report shall be sent to the Employee's physician. 29.05 Where an Employee has been examined by an IME and is also applying for L.T.D. benefits, a copy of the report of the IME shall be considered as part of the Employee's application. 29.06 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are intended only for the purpose of protecting an Employee from loss of income when dates on which the Employee is ill.unable to attend work due to the medical reason; 29.07 The Parties agree that Casual (c) if the illness is continuing, the Employee’s prognosis and General Illness benefits estimate as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are entitlements which an to the earliest date the Employee is not eligible for while on leave expected to return to work and/or next medical assessment date; and Where appropriate, medical notes should also generally include: (d) if the Employee can return to work but with some restrictions or limitations, a statement of absence without pay those restrictions or after termination of employmentlimitations; (e) whether the illness is anticipated to be temporary, chronic or permanent; and (f) confirmation the Employee is under a treatment plan.

Proof of Illness. 29.01 28.01 The Employee may be required to provide proof of illness upon return to work, where reasonable doubt exists in respect to the purpose of an absence claimed to be due to illness. Such proof may take the form of a medical certificate or a sworn statutory declaration. Where there is a discernable pattern of misuse the Employer shall have the option to require a medical certificate. An Employee shall be advised of the requirement to provide a medical certificate prior to the Employee's return to work. The Employer may also require the Employee to submit proof of attendance at a medical, dental, physiotherapy, or optical appointment when time off from work is granted to attend such appointments. If the documentation in any of the prescribed form(s) outlined in Clause 28.01 above is required by the Employer for proof of illness or return to work, the Employer shall reimburse the Employee for all the costs charged by the Physician associated with completion of any of the additional documentation to a maximum amount of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per request. 29.02 28.02 The Employee shall provide a medical certificate using prescribed SAIT documentation for any absence under Article 28 27 (General Illness)) after ten(10) days. (a) Failure to provide proof of illness or the required medical certificate may result in the denial or delay of general illness benefits. 29.03 28.03 The SAIT Occupational Health Nurse Employers designated representative may require that an Employee be examined by an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) and provide all pertinent medical information as it pertains to the Employee’s work abilities and/or limitations: (ia) in the case of prolonged or frequent absence due to general illness, or, (iib) when it is considered that an Employee is unable to satisfactorily perform the Employee's duties due to disability or illness. (iiic) the report of the IME when additional information is required to the SAIT Occupational Health Nurse shall be limited assess fitness for a return to the conclusions and recommendations of the IMEwork or a workplace accommodation. 29.04 Pursuant to Clause 29.03, an Employee shall be entitled to have their personal physician or other physician of the Employee's choice to act as counsel before the IME. Expenses incurred under this Clause shall be paid by the Employer. A copy of the IME report shall be sent to the Employee's physician. 29.05 Where an Employee has been examined by an IME and is also applying for L.T.D. benefits, a copy of the report of the IME shall be considered as part of the Employee's application. 29.06 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are intended only for the purpose of protecting an Employee from loss of income when the Employee is ill. 29.07 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are entitlements which an Employee is not eligible for while on leave of absence without pay or after termination of employment.

Proof of Illness. 29.01 The Employee To obtain illness leave benefits as described in Article the employee may be required to provide a medical certificate or other proof of illness upon return satisfactory to workthe Employer, where reasonable doubt exists in respect of any absence taken up to the purpose of an absence two (2) days claimed to be due to illness. Such proof may take the form of a medical certificate or a sworn statutory declaration. Where there is a discernable discernible pattern of misuse misuse, the Employer shall have the option to require a medical certificate. An Employee employee shall be advised of the requirement to provide a medical certificate prior to the Employee's his return to work. The Employer may also require the Employee employee to submit proof of attendance at a medical, dental, physiotherapy, physiotherapy or optical appointment when time off from work is granted to attend such appointments. 29.02 The Employee . To obtain illness leave benefits for any absence from work of more than two (2) consecutive work days, the employee shall provide a medical certificate for any absence under Article 28 (General Illness). (a) Failure to provide or acceptable proof of illness or satisfactory to the required medical certificate may result in the denial or delay of general illness benefits. 29.03 Employer. The SAIT Occupational Health Nurse Employer may require that an Employee employee be examined by an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) and provide all pertinent a medical information as it pertains to the Employee’s work abilities and/or limitations: (i) board: in the case of prolonged or frequent absence due to general illness, or, (ii) ; or when it is considered that an Employee employee is unable to satisfactorily perform the Employee's his duties due to disability or illness. (iii) the . The report of the IME Medical Board to the SAIT Occupational Health Nurse Employer shall be limited to the contain conclusions and recommendations relating to any limitation or restrictions concerning the employee's ability to perform the duties of his position and the IME. 29.04 medical information leading to those conclusions and recommendations. The Employer may require that an employee undergo a medical examination or a medical interview and when such examination or interview is for purposes other than meeting the requirements of Clause and the examination or interview shall be at the Employer's expense and on the Employer's time. Pursuant to Clause 29.03, an Employee employee shall be entitled to have their his personal physician or other physician of his choice to be a member of the Employee's choice Medical Board or to act as his counsel before the IMEMedical Board. Expenses incurred under this Clause shall be paid by the Employer. A copy of the IME report of the Medical Board shall be sent to the Employeeemployee's physician. 29.05 . An employee who is on Illness Leave for the duration of the waiting period and is claiming benefits under the Employer's Plan shall submit the required claim forms to the Insurance Carrier and provide such proof of illness as required by the Insurance Carrier. When an employee has been on Illness Leave and wishes to return to work, the employee may be required to provide medical evidence stating that the employee is fit to perform all regular duties. Where an Employee employee has been examined by an IME pursuant to Clause and the employee is also applying for L.T.D. benefits, a copy of the report of the IME Medical Board shall be considered as part of the Employeeemployee's application. 29.06 . The Parties parties agree that Casual and General the Illness Leave benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 Article are intended only for the purpose of protecting an Employee the employee from loss of income when the Employee employee is ill. 29.07 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are entitlements which an Employee is not eligible for while on leave of absence without pay or after termination of employment.

Proof of Illness. 29.01 The Employee may be required to provide proof of illness upon return to work, where reasonable doubt exists in respect to the purpose of an absence claimed to be due to illness. Such proof may take the form of a medical certificate or a sworn statutory declaration. Where there is a discernable pattern of misuse (a) If requested by the Employer shall have the option to require a medical certificate. An an Employee shall be advised of the requirement required to provide a medical certificate prior for absence. Where the Employer requires an Employee to the Employee's return to worksubstantiate a claim for sick leave, payment of sick leave benefits shall not be affected until such substantiation has been supplied. The Employer may also require Any additional expenses incurred by the Employee to submit proof in providing substantiation of attendance at a medical, dental, physiotherapy, or optical appointment when time off from work is granted to attend such appointmentsillness will be paid by the Employer. 29.02 The (b) No Employee shall provide a medical certificate for any absence under Article 28 (General Illness)have her services terminated or be disciplined solely by virtue of using or having exhausted her sick leave credits. (a) Failure From time to provide proof of illness or the required medical certificate may result in the denial or delay of general illness benefits. 29.03 The SAIT Occupational Health Nurse time, an Employee may require that an Employee a short period of absence from work with pay to attend to medical/dental appointments, which cannot be examined by an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) and provide all pertinent medical information as it pertains to undertaken after working hours. Such hours shall be deducted from the Employee’s work abilities and/or limitationsaccumulated sick leave credits. The Employer may require proof of attendance at such appointment. (b) The above provision may be granted for exceptional reasons only, and at the discretion of the Administrator, Director of Care. (a) No sick leave shall be granted for any illness which is incurred once an Employee commences her vacation; in this event, the Employee will be receiving vacation pay. (b) Sick leave shall be granted: (i) if an Employee becomes ill during her vacation period as stated in 26.07 above, only after the case expiry of prolonged or frequent absence due to general illness, or,the Employee’s vacation and provided the illness continues beyond the vacation; (ii) when it is considered for the period of sick time falling within a scheduled vacation period provided that an the Employee is unable becomes ill prior to satisfactorily perform the Employee's duties due to disability or illness. (iii) the report commencement of the IME to scheduled vacation. If the SAIT Occupational Health Nurse shall be limited to Employee so wishes the conclusions and recommendations number of sick days paid within the IME. 29.04 Pursuant to Clause 29.03, an Employee shall be entitled to have their personal physician or other physician of the Employee's choice to act as counsel before the IME. Expenses incurred under this Clause shall be paid by the Employer. A copy of the IME report shall be sent to the Employee's physician. 29.05 Where an Employee has been examined by an IME and is also applying for L.T.D. benefits, a copy of the report of the IME scheduled vacation period shall be considered as part of the Employee's applicationvacation days not taken and may be rescheduled to a later date. 29.06 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 26.07, should an Employee be admitted to the hospital on an “in-patient” or “out-patient” basis during the course of her vacation, she shall be considered as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are intended only being on sick leave for the purpose period of protecting an Employee hospitalization and subsequent period of recovery, provided she notifies her Employer upon return from loss vacation and provides satisfactory proof of income when the Employee is illher hospitalization. Vacation time not taken as a result of such stay in hospital shall be rescheduled to a mutually agreeable time. 29.07 The Parties agree that Casual and General Illness benefits as provided in Articles 27 and 28 are entitlements which an Employee is not eligible for while on leave of absence without pay or after termination of employment.