§ 82-490. Purpose

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(a) Paid sick leave is provided to continue the salary of eligible employees who are absent from work because of illness, injury, disability, or medical appointments. Eligible employees may use sick leave for illness of, injury to, or need to obtain medical or dental consultation for the employee and/or other eligible family members. Employees are encouraged to conserve sick leave usage in the event of long-term or catastrophic illness.

(b) This policy provides uniform guidelines for the accrual and use of sick leave. Employees are encouraged to review the family and medical leave policy and the leave of absence policy for guidelines related to the use of sick leave while off work on these programs.

(Ord. No. 2011-1463, 8-30-2011)

                    
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