Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 284 - State Personnel System › ATTENDANCE AND LEAVES › Section 284.566 - Sick leave: Approval by appointing authority; medical certification

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An appointing authority may approve sick
			 leave only after having ascertained that the absence was for an authorized
			 reason. For absences in excess of 3 consecutive working days, or for cases of
			 suspected abuse, the appointing authority may require that the employee submit
			 substantiating evidence, which may include, but is not limited to, a
			 certificate from a provider of health care of the need for the
			 absence.
2. For absences for which
			 medical certification is required, the appointing authority may require the
			 employee to provide a second medical opinion. If a second medical opinion is
			 required, an employee shall obtain the opinion from a provider of health care
			 designated by the appointing authority. The employing agency shall pay for the
			 consultation. The provider of health care who provides the second opinion of an
			 employee's health condition shall certify as to the ability of the employee to
			 perform his or her duties and responsibilities and when he or she believes the
			 employee can return to work. The provider of health care who provides the
			 second opinion of an immediate family member's health condition shall certify
			 as to the health condition of the family member, the probable duration of the
			 health condition and incapacity, and the need for the employee's assistance or
			 presence. A copy of each opinion must be provided to the employee, the patient
			 and the appointing authority, as appropriate. If the first and second opinions
			 differ, the appointing authority may require the employee to provide a third
			 medical opinion.
3. If a third
			 medical opinion is required, an employee shall obtain the opinion from a
			 provider of health care approved jointly by the employee and the appointing
			 authority. If necessary, a list of three providers of health care from which
			 the selection must be made may be requested from the medical society of the
			 county in which the employee or, if applicable, the member of his or her
			 immediate family, resides or works. If such a list is used, the selection of
			 the third provider of health care must be made by the employee and appointing
			 authority alternately striking one name off the list. The third opinion is
			 final and binding. The employing agency shall pay for the
			 consultation.
4. An employee shall
			 request sick leave at least 30 days in advance if the need for leave is
			 foreseeable and the sick leave is to be taken in conjunction with a planned
			 leave of absence without pay.
5. An
			 appointing authority may require a statement from a provider of health care
			 that an employee is able to resume work if the requirement is related to the
			 employee's ability to perform one or more of the essential functions of his or
			 her position.
[Personnel Div., Rule VII § D subsec. 8, eff. 8-11-73; A
				  and renumbered as subsec. 9, 2-5-82] - (NAC A by Dep't of Personnel, 10-26-84;
				  3-23-94; 11-16-95; R082-00, 8-2-2000; A by Personnel Comm'n by R135-12,
				  10-4-2013)
NRS 284.065,
				  284.155,
				  284.345,
				  284.355