Sick Leave

Section 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE

PURPOSE:

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

PROCEDURE:

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.