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Section: Time Away From Work Sick Pay Policy
Being a service-oriented organization, it is crucial that you begin work at your assigned time. If you are tardy, you should report the reason to your supervisor. It is very much to your advantage to do all that you can to have a good attendance record since regular attendance is one of the best indications of interest in your job and will be taken into account at your performance evaluation. If you are unable to report for work because of illness or for any other reason, please call your supervisor before start of workday. Explain the reason for the absence and tell him/her when you expect to return to work. If you are unable to return to work on the expected day, you should call your supervisor as soon as possible on that day to inform him/her of the status of your return. If your supervisor is unavailable, contact Human Resources.
Sick Time
Sick Time is time you elect to use for the following reasons:
 Physician and dental appointments for yourself or family members;
 Time away from the office when either you or a family member is sick;
Personal/sick leave is a benefit provided to you in the event you need to take time off because of your health or for any personal reason. It is not merely additional paid vacation, thus no pay is provided for unused sick leave at the end of employment.
Abuse of Sick Leave
Regular attendance is crucial to the success of this and any other business. Paid sick leave is provided as a financial buffer for employees who are too injured or ill to work, not as additional time off for employees who are well. Employees must be prepared to furnish a doctor’s note or similar evidence of inability to work if the supervisor requests one. Abuse of sick leave is grounds for discipline, up to and including discharge.
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