§ 82-492. Notification of absence due to illness  


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  • (a) Attendance is important to all departmental operations. All employees must notify their immediate supervisor on each day of absence or in accordance with the notification or call-in procedures established by the department. Payment of sick leave may be denied and/or disciplinary action taken if proper notification is not received by the specified time.

    (b) Each department reserves the right to require employees to provide a note from the treating physician anytime abuse is suspected and if there is a pattern or history of absenteeism; or, after more than three consecutive days' absence to support the use of sick leave whether it is for the employee or other eligible family member. See the family and medical leave policy found at sections 82-601 to 82-607 for more details regarding extended absences due to illness.

    (c) Paid sick leave may be denied if sufficient medical documentation is not provided as requested. Physician statements found to be false shall be grounds for disciplinary action. Failure to report for work for three consecutive days of absence without notice to the supervisor is considered job abandonment and is grounds for immediate termination at the discretion of the supervisor.

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