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102.00 - SICK LEAVE General Guidelines A. Paid sick leave is a benefit granted to members and may be used whenever a member is unable to perform their duties due to illness or injury. Sick leave also may be used when a member has an appointment with a physician, is physically incapacitated, or is required to attend to an ill or injured immediate family member. See City Employee Handbook. B. Whenever a member is unable to perform his job due to illness or injury, the member shall devote their full attention to recovery and shall not engage in any activity that might aggravate or prolong the illness or injury. C. To receive paid sick leave, a member must notify their supervisor that they will be absent from work due to illness or injury prior to the beginning of the scheduled shift. D. Any member determined to be absent without proper authorization shall be subject to disciplinary action. E. Members must notify their immediate supervisor when unable to report for work, whether sick leave is of a personal or family nature. F. Members of the Department on sick leave, when not hospitalized, are expected to remain at home. G. The following exceptions to this provision are noted: An individual may leave their residence to obtain medication, visit a physician, or obtain medical care or therapy. It is recognized that certain illnesses and injuries require periods of convalescence. It is the individual's responsibility to advise the Fire Chief of this; however, no one will be permitted to pursue another job in any capacity while on sick or injury leave. H. Members of the department, while on sick / injury leave, shall not engage themselves in any type of employment or pursue recreational activities. I. Violation of this provision is grounds for dismissal. J. Supervisors shall monitor the use of sick leave by their subordinates to prevent misuse of this benefit. |