Sick Leave is used only for actual illness and includes; MD appointments or family medical appointments, unexpected illness, preventive care such as physical or care of immediate family member. Must be employed 90 days to use accrued sick leave and use a minimum of 2 hours. A physician's note is required for illness, emergency room visit, hospitalization, clinic visits or family medical appointments. If you call in sick a supervisor MUST confirm the illness to request the use of accrued sick leave.
Paid leave using accrued sick hours or vacation can be substituted for the unpaid leave in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act Policy. FMLA is for up to three months and must meet FMLA Requirements.