This form must include dates and times of absence and any reasonable information to substantiate the use of sick leave which may be required by the appointing authority, including the nature of illness, reason for absence, anticipated return to duty. These forms are to be retained as part of the employee's permanent record. The Director of Personnel will approve such requests if the proposed departmental form meets all of the informational requirements for effective administration of the sick leave program. All employees are required to notify their supervisors when they know in advance that sick leave usage will be necessary, e.g., elective surgery or doctor's appointment. It is the objective of the Department of Personnel to ensure that the sick leave program is administered in a fair and equitable manner so that employees are uniformly granted the benefits prescribed in this administrative regulation.
Employees are to be advised of the rules and procedures relating to sick leave.
It is the responsibility of each appointing authority to institute procedures in accordance with the provisions of this administrative regulation and the compensation ordinance for the granting of sick leave. Any major change in a department or agency sick leave policy must be reviewed by the Employee Relations Section of the Department of Personnel prior to implementation. Questions regarding this administrative regulation should be referred to the Compensation and Employee Relations Section of the Department of Personnel, 622-3563.