Difference between revisions of "Sick Leave"

Revision as of 10:23, 20 October 2020

The accrual of personal leave hours and sick leave hours are in accordance with the City of Maitland Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.

Sick Leave

When you find yourself ill to the extent that you cannot report to duty, you shall call the Battalion Chief’s office. If your call is unanswered you must leave a message detailing your call-out. Include your name, nature of illness or injury, and best method to reach you. The on-duty Battalion Chief will return your call. If you have not received a return call by 0630 prior to the start of your assigned shift, you are required to call the Battalion Chief’s office again.
The on-duty Battalion Chief, must review the information and comply with the reporting elements contained in City of Maitland Personnel Policies and Procedures 8.12 Family and Medical Leave Act.
If you are too ill to report to duty, remain home except to seek medical attention or medication.
The on-duty Battalion Chief may direct on-duty ill members to leave duty and return home.
The Fire Chief and/or other city officials reserve the right to require verification of the illness by an appropriate medical professional and also reserve the right to require a release signed by a medical doctor, before returning to work.
Incidents where sick leave is taken fraudulently or excessively may result in disciplinary action.
Excessive use shall be defined as the use of more than 120 hours in a rolling 12 month period. The term occurrence is as defined in the city’s personnel policies.

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 * The Fire Chief and/or other city officials reserve the right to require verification of the illness by an appropriate medical professional and also reserve the right to require a release signed by a medical doctor, before returning to work.
 * Incidents where sick leave is taken fraudulently or excessively may result in disciplinary action.
-* Excessive use shall be defined as the use of more occurrences than the department average for any given evaluation period. The term occurrence is as defined in the city’s personnel policies.
+* Excessive use shall be defined as the use of more than 120 hours in a rolling 12 month period. The term occurrence is as defined in the city’s personnel policies.
-* The Battalion Chief will take into consideration the potential for vacancy created by sick call, FMLA, etc. prior to approving more than one person off at a time. Personal leave shall not be approved more than 60 days prior to the start of requested leave unless otherwise approved by the Assistant Fire Chief or Fire Chief. No more than five (5) shifts in a 10 shift period will be granted off, inclusive of time trades.
-''As it relates to staffing, a position that will require OT to cover by default (i.e. Paramedic, LT with no built in coverage due to minimum staffing) no subsequent requests for leave time shall be approved. Special circumstances may be approved by Fire Administration.''