27.1 Full time employees shall earn five days (40 hours) of paid sick leave (i.e. annual sick leave) every six months of employment.
27.2 No sick leave shall be earned by a new employee until completion of three months of employment.
27.3 Sick leave may be taken only when health related.
27.4 Major medical sick leave may be carried forward to each fiscal year up to a maximum of 40 days (320 hours). This accrued sick leave is to be kept separate from the annual sick leave and is to be used for major medical problems or parental leave.
27.5 Proof of major medical illness by the attending physician is required before accrued sick leave may be used.
27.6 Extended sick leave without pay may be granted if an employee exceeds his/her earned sick leave due to major illness or accident. Such requests will be granted only by the Director.
27.7 Sick leave accrual to regular full-time employees shall be permitted to accrue to half-time employees at half the regular rate.
