For purposes of this policy, immediate family is defined as the spouse, grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, children and grandchildren of both you and your spouse. Notification of absence due to illness, injury or exposure to a contagious disease shall be given to the immediate supervisor by the employee or the employee s representative as soon as possible on the first day of absence. An employee may be required to provide proof of the illness or disability by submitting a doctor's statement prior to the approval of sick leave with pay. Employees should consult with the immediate supervisor to obtain information regarding procedures for requesting sick leave and the departmental leave policies. Partial payment for sick leave will be made to an employee who separates in good standing from State government after 10 years of creditable service.
Payment is made at the employee s base salary rate at time of termination.
An employee who separates from State government with less than 10 years of creditable service forfeits all unused sick leave. The transfer of unused sick leave shall be governed by the rules of the pay plan to which the employee is transferring, provided there is no break in service. If an employee is absent for more than three workdays in any 30 day period, the immediate supervisor may require a medical certification of the illness prior to authorizing any additional use of sick leave. After 10 consecutive days of absence, an employee may be required by the immediate supervisor to submit a medical certification from the attending physician before any additional use of sick leave will be authorized. Likewise, if the absence continues, medical certification may be required for each 30 consecutive days of absence.