Common use of Verification of Absence Clause in Contracts

Verification of Absence. Verification of absence due to illness or injury for a period of five (5) or more consecutive work days shall be provided by means of a written statement from the employee's physician or licensed medical practitioner certifying illness or injury. Employee shall submit such statement to the Human Resources Office prior to returning to work. Verification of absence due to illness or injury for a period of twelve (12) or more days in any given calendar month shall be provided by means of a written statement from the employee’s physician or licensed medical practitioner at the District’s expense. If any written statement from a physician or licensed medical practitioner cannot be delivered by the employee to Human Resources due to the employee’s work schedule, the statement shall be submitted to the employee’s supervisor who shall provide such statement to the Human Resources Office.