All checks that you receive from the court for jury service during regular working hours should be signed over to Belmont because the University pays your full wages while you serve. If you are subpoenaed as a witness in a legal proceeding, you are expected to return to work as soon as possible after you testify. A copy of your subpoena must be provided to your supervisor. Sick Leave Sick leave is an absence when the employee or a member of the employee's immediate family is unable to work because of illness, injury, or for required medical attention. Immediate family is defined as a spouse, child or parent who is dependent on you for care.
Sick leave is accrued at the rate of one day for each month of employment.
These days may be accumulated to a maximum of 90 days. Days are accumulated during all absences with pay. In no case may accumulated sick leave days be converted to pay. An employee who is disabled by illness or injury beyond a three month period may become eligible for long term disability benefits described in the Insurance Plan Booklet . The request must include the employees expected date of return to work so that a decision can be made regarding whether the request can be approved.