Sick Leave

The Sick Leave clause outlines the conditions under which an employee can take time off due to illness, including the amount of leave allowed, any documentation required for extended absences, and whether the leave is paid or unpaid. It ensures that employees have the necessary time to recover from illness without fear of job loss or penalty.

17 Sick Leave examples

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    Sick Leave/Paid Time Off: As a part-time employee regularly scheduled to work fewer than 20 hours per week, you are not eligible to accrue vacation or to receive paid holidays. As a part-time employee you will accrue sick time at one hour for every 30 hours worked. You may only use accrued sick leave beginning on the 90th day of employment.
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    Guardant Health, Inc. (GH)
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    Sick Leave. 7.1 You are entitled to 14 days of outpatient sick leave and up to 46 additional days of hospitalization leave per calendar year. You are entitled to sick leave after 3 months of your employment. Any unused sick leave at the end of yearly entitlement period will lapse and cannot be encashed. 7.2 You shall inform your immediate superior of your absence within 12 hours, otherwise you will be deemed to be absent from work without permission. 7.3 To be entitled to sick leave, your absence on account of illness must be certified by a company appointed medical practitioner or by a government medical officer. 7.4 Sick leave taken on Saturday will be considered as one day’s sick leave.
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    Premium Catering (Holdings) Ltd
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    Sick Leave. Employees absent due to illness or injury must follow procedures established by their immediate supervisor and notify their immediate supervisor of (i) their intent to be absent, (ii) the nature of the illness or injury, and (iii) the anticipated duration of the illness. Except in the case of emergency, such notification shall be made not later than one (1) hour prior to the start of the employee’s work shift. Sick leave benefits will be granted to all employees without pay deduction based on one day’s leave for each month of service. Sick leave may be used only for personal illness, injury, or quarantine. Sick leave may also be utilized to allow the employee to care for the illness or injury of a child, spouse, or parent of the employee up to a maximum of fifteen (15) days annually including any personal necessity days taken under Article 11, Section (b) below. Sick leave may be granted for absences due to medical or dental appointment, eye examinations, or any professional medical services. Employees working less than full-time shall be entitled to sick leave in the same ratio that their employment bears to full-time employment. If an employee does not take the full amount of sick leave allowed in any year, the amount not taken shall be accumulated from year to year. Employees may not use more than six (6) consistent sick-leave absences at any given time. An employee anticipating a future sick leave absence due to surgery or other predictable cause shall notify the Company in writing as far in advance as possible of said absence.
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    Everything Blockchain, Inc. (EBZT)
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    Sick Leave a) We will provide paid sick leave in accordance with the Holidays Act 2003 and its amendments. After the first six months of continuous employment, you will be entitled to five paid days off work per year in the event of personal sickness or injury (or that of a dependent family member), and any unused entitlement may accrue for up to three years, providing a maximum entitlement of 20 days. Your sick leave anniversary date will be calculated annually from the date you commenced employment. b) In addition to the 5 days statutory sick leave Rocket Lab will offer three additional sick leave days per year on a discretionary basis. These three days do not accumulate each year, and will only be used if the employee has taken their entire entitlement of sick leave. c)Although you are not entitled to sick leave until you have had six months of continuous employment, Rocket Lab will pay you for sick leave during this period. If you decide to leave within the first six months, any payment for sick days taken will be deducted from your final salary. d) After the first two calendar days of absence due to sickness or injury you are required to provide us with a medical certificate at your expense. e) Where you or a dependent family member becomes sick or injured during an annual holiday, this will be treated as annual leave. f)Where you have no paid sick leave available, any agreement regarding your use of anticipated sick leave or annual leave will be entirely at our discretion. g) You will notify us of any absence due to sick leave as soon as practicable, preferably before you are due to start work.
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    Vector Acquisition Corp (RKLB)
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    SICK LEAVE. You are entitled to both paid outpatient and hospitalisation sick leave if you have worked for at least 3 months with us. Your sick leave should be certified by a company doctor, a company-approved doctor or government doctor, ONLY in Singapore. Sick leave taken during half working day (e.g. Saturday) is considered as one day’s sick leave.Page 3 of 5. You will be entitled to a maximum of 14 days medical leave (outpatient) and 60 working days of hospitalisation leave, which is inclusive of 14 days of outpatient sick leave.
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    Multi Ways Holdings Ltd (MWG)
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    The Executive shall be entitled to annual paid sick leave in accordance with the Employer’s policy applicable to senior executives; provided, however, that the number of days of annual paid sick leave afforded to the Executive may not be reduced below the number in effect on the Effective Date without the Executive’s prior written consent.  At the end of each calendar year, all such unused and accrued paid sick leave shall be paid in cash.
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    SOUTH PLAINS FINANCIAL, INC. (SPFI)
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    Sick Leave.   9.1 You shall be entitled to sick leave days in total per year as stipulated below:   9.1.1 Full basic wage for the first fourteen (14) days; and   9.1.2 No wage for the remaining period To qualify for paid sick leave, you must be served company for at least 6 months and certified to be unfit for work by a registered medical practitioner recognized by the Company. 9.2 You shall be entitled to hospitalization leave up to a maximum of 60 days (includes 14 days outpatient sick leave) per year as stipulated below: 9.2.1 Full basic wage for the first sixty (60) days (includes 14 days outpatient sick leave); and 9.2.2 No wage for the remaining period.
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    COR3&Co. (Holdings) Ltd
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    In accordance with California’s Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act, you will begin to accrue sick leave at the rate of one hour for every 30 hours, up to a maximum of 48 hours of sick leave per calendar year.  You can begin using your accrued sick leave 90 days after your employment begins, up to a maximum of 48 hours per calendar year.   You will receive specific details on the paid sick leave provision upon commencement of your employment.
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    TUTOR PERINI CORP (TPC)
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    Sick Leave. The Employee is entitled to a maximum of two (2) days paid sick leave per month and not more than twelve (12) paid days of sick leave accumulatively per calendar year. In the event of absence on account of sickness or injury, the Employee or someone on his/her behalf must inform the Employer of the reason for the Employee’s absence as soon as possible and must do so no later than 10:30 a.m. on the day on which absence first occurs. All sick leaves must be supported by a valid doctor’s statement in respect of such absence.
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    mF International Ltd (MFI)
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    Paid Sick Leave and Unpaid Leave. You will be eligible to earn of paid sick leave in accordance with the Company’s paid sick leave policy and applicable law. Unused sick leave will not be paid out upon termination of employment and may not be used until after the completion of ninety (90) days of employment. The Company reserves the right to request verification from your health care provider to confirm the need for sick leave, as allowed by law. You will also be eligible for any unpaid leave required by law.
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    F45 Training Holdings Inc. (FXLV)
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    SICK LEAVE. Preston Parsons shall be entitled to 7 days per year day(s) paid time, due to illness or for personal business, for each calendar year beginning January 1, 2017. Unused sick leave benefits as of December 31 of each year may be converted into cash compensation at a rate of $480.00 per day. Sick leave may be accumulated from year to year up to a total of 7 days; excess amounts shall be forfeited. If Preston Parsons is unable to work for more than 60 days because of sickness or total disability, and if Preston Parsons's unused sick leave is insufficient for such period, a maximum of all of Preston Parsons's unused vacation time shall be applied to such absence. All requests for sick days off shall be made by Preston Parsons in accordance with Assure Holdings, Inc. policies in effect from time to time. The provisions of this Sick Leave section are subject to change in accordance with Assure Holdings, Inc. policies in effect from time to time.  
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    Assure Holdings Corp. (IONM)
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    Sick Leave. Compassionate Leave and Carer’s Leave: You are entitled to paid sick leave equivalent to the number of hours you would ordinarily work in a two week period, up to a maximum of 76 hours per year. No payment will be made for unused sick leave following resignation or termination. Claims for sick leave taken in excess of two days must be supported by a medical certificate.
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    Advanced Human Imaging, Inc. (MYZQF)
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    Paid Sick Leave and Unpaid Leave. You will be eligible to earn of paid sick leave in accordance with the Company’s paid sick leave policy and applicable law. Unused sick leave will not be paid out upon termination of employment and may not be used until after the completion of ninety (90) days of employment. The Company reserves the right to request verification from your health care provider to confirm the need for sick leave, as allowed by law. You will also be eligible for any unpaid leave required by law.
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    F45 Training Holdings Inc. (FXLV)
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    Sickness and Sickness Pay. 12.1 When Ms. Yeh is absent from work due to sickness, injury or other incapacity (“Sick Leave”), she may be entitled to statutory sick pay subject to satisfaction of the relevant statutory criteria and compliance with Clause 12.2 hereof. Any payments that are made by the Company in excess of Ms. Yeh's entitlement to statutory sick pay will be paid only at the absolute discretion of the Company and payment on any one or more occasions shall not create any obligation to make payment on other occasions. 12.2 If Ms. Yeh take Sick Leave under Clauses 12.1, she shall only be entitled to sick pay by complying with the following procedures: 12.3 If the Sick Leave has not previously been authorized, Ms. Yeh must inform the Company immediately on the first day of absence, and provide details of how and where she can be contacted during such period. 12.4 In the case of the Sick Leave for uncertain period, Ms. Yeh must keep the Company regularly informed of its expected duration. 12.5 If the Sick Leave continues for more than seven days (including weekends), Ms. Yeh must provide the Company with a medical certificate on the 8th day of absence. Thereafter medical certificates must be provided to the Company on a weekly basis. 12.6 Immediately following the return to work after a period of Sick Leave, Ms. Yeh is required to complete a Self-Certification form stating the dates of and the reason for the absence, including details of sickness on non-working days as this information is required by the Company for calculating Statutory Sick Pay entitlement.
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    China United Insurance Service, Inc.
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    Finally, PDL offers sick leave when your own illness prevents you from reporting to work. Your sick leave is calculated in increments for each pay period and, like vacation time, is based upon hours worked. You can accrue up to forty-eight (48) hours or six (6) days of sick leave annually. For additional details regarding these policies, please see Attachment C.
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    PDL BIOPHARMA, INC.
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    The Employee shall be entitled to sick leave, according to the provisions of the Sick Pay Law, 1976, as long as he provides the Company an appropriate medical confirmation and is not paid for the sick leave money from the National Insurance Institute and/or pension insurance and/or from any other party. On an ex-gratia basis, the Employee shall be entitled to his full Salary as of the first (1st) day of illness. The Employee may accrue up to ninety (90) days of sick leave. Accrued sick leave days are not redeemable, and the Employee will not be entitled to any kind of payment for unused sick days.
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    Meat-Tech 3D Ltd. (STKH, MTTCF)
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    Sick Leave. You will accrue pro rata 10 days sick leave with pay per annum, which will accumulate if not taken in the year in which it accrues. You may take sick leave whenever you are sick, injured or incapacitated.  
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    BIONOMICS LIMITED/FI (BNOX)

What is Sick Leave?

Sick Leave refers to the time off from work that an employee can take due to illness or health-related issues. It is a provision that allows workers to recuperate from ailments while maintaining their employment rights and job security. The purpose of sick leave is to ensure that employees can recover without the stress of losing income or their job position. Sick leave policies may vary depending on the employer, location, and applicable employment laws.

When Should I Use Sick Leave?

You should use sick leave when you are unable to perform your duties due to personal illness or injury, or when you need to attend medical appointments. It’s also appropriate to use sick leave if you are contagious or risk spreading illness to your colleagues. Employers typically expect employees to notify them as soon as possible when they need to take sick leave.

Example: “I took a few days of sick leave because I was diagnosed with the flu and needed rest to recover properly.”

How Do I Write a Sick Leave?

When writing a sick leave, it’s important to be clear, concise, and informative.

  1. Start with a greeting: Address your supervisor or HR department respectfully.
  2. State the purpose: Clearly mention that you are writing to inform them about taking sick leave.
  3. Specify the duration: Indicate how many days you anticipate needing off.
  4. Offer availability if possible: Let them know if you can handle urgent matters from home.
  5. Express gratitude and sign off: Thank them for their understanding and sign off professionally.

Example:

Dear [Manager's Name],

I am writing to inform you that I am unwell and will need to take sick leave for [number of days] starting from [start date]. During this period, I may not be available to manage work responsibilities. However, I will do my best to address urgent matters remotely if required.

Thank you for your understanding.

Best regards,
[Your Name]

Which Contracts Typically Contain Sick Leave?

Sick leave provisions are typically found in various types of employment contracts and agreements. These may include:

  • Full-Time Employment Contracts: These contracts often have detailed clauses about sick leave entitlements and how they are accrued and used.
  • Part-Time Employment Contracts: Provisions for sick leave can also be included, though entitlements may differ from full-time contracts.
  • Collective Bargaining Agreements: In unionized workplaces, sick leave policies can be established through collective bargaining between unions and employers.
  • Temporary Employment Contracts: While less common, some temporary contracts might include sick leave terms.
  • Employee Handbooks or Manuals: Though not legal contracts per se, employee handbooks often outline sick leave policies as set by the employer.

Understanding the specifics of sick leave within any contract is crucial, as it defines the rights and obligations of both the employee and employer.

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