Common use of Proof of Sickness Clause in Contracts

Proof of Sickness. For any absence due to sickness or disability in excess of five (5) consecutive working days, the employee shall be required to provide medical proof of sickness satisfactory to the University. Failure to do so will result in the absence being treated as leave without pay. Any cost associated with providing such medical proof of sickness shall be borne by the University. The University will reimburse the employee upon receipt of payment to a maximum of fifty (50) dollars. The University reserves the right where there has been a pattern or high usage of sick leave to request satisfactory proof of sickness for periods of less than five (5) consecutive days. The University also reserves the right to refer the employee to a physician satisfactory to the University, the Union and the employee. The costs of such a referral shall be borne by the University.