Physician's Statement

If attendance problems develop, an employee may be required to provide acceptable evidence (physician's statement) of illness or injury before sick leave benefits are approved. Failure to comply may result in the denial of sick leave benefits and the time off may not be compensated or the time may be charged to accrued vacation. If actual abuse of benefit time is discovered, the employee will be referred to the Human Resources Office.

Physicians’ releases to return to work statements are required when returning to work from surgery, childbirth, or hospitalization due to illness or injury. The Human Resources Office reviews these statements and authorizes the return to work.