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pattern of frequent absences may be required to provide a physician’s statement for absences of <br />less than three days. <br />All work restrictions must be stated clearly on the return-to-work form. Employees who have been <br />asked to provide such a statement may not be allowed to return to work until they comply with <br />this provision. Sick leave may be denied for any employee required to provide a doctor’s statement <br />until such a statement is provided. <br />The City has the right to obtain a second medical opinion to determine the validity of an <br />employee’s workers’ compensation or sick leave claim, or to obtain information related to <br />restrictions or an employee’s ability to work. The City will arrange and pay for an appropriate <br />medical evaluation when it is required by the City. <br />Any employee who makes a false claim for sick leave will be subject to discipline up to and <br />including termination. <br />Sick leave will normally not be approved after an employee gives notice that he or she will be <br />terminating employment. Exceptions must be approved by the City Administrator. <br />[See also Deferred Compensation Section 5.4 and Severance Section 9.4 for applicability to sick <br />leave.] <br />212