40 Questions
What is required for a member to return to work after being on sick leave?
Approval from the EBU
What is the purpose of a medical certification from a treating physician?
To ensure a member is able to resume working and perform essential functions
Under what circumstances may a member be directed to an authorized physician?
Before receiving approval to return to work
What is a requirement for members on sick leave who want to engage in off-duty employment?
Referral to the written directive entitled 'Off-Duty Employment'
What is permitted for members on sick leave, according to the written directive entitled 'Firearms Procedures'?
Carrying firearms in accordance with the directive
What is the purpose of the EBU's evaluation process?
To initiate the evaluation process for a member's separation from employment
What is a benefit available to members on sick leave?
Sick leave donation
What is the minimum number of consecutive years of service required for a sworn member to be eligible for disability retirement?
10 years
What is a requirement for members returning to duty?
Obtaining the necessary training and qualifications
What happens to a sworn member with less than 10 years of service who is unable to perform their job due to a non-duty illness or injury?
They are considered for separation from the department
What is the reason for a sworn member's inability to perform their job duties, according to this policy?
Non-duty illness, injury, or medical condition
Who is the Chief of Police mentioned in this policy?
Darryl Forté
What is the distribution of this policy?
To all department personnel, public view, and master index
What is the purpose of the Policy Acknowledgement System (PASS)?
To acknowledge policy receipt
What is the status of a sworn member who is unable to perform their job duties due to a non-duty illness or injury?
They are unable to perform essential job functions
Who adopted this policy?
The Board of Police Commissioners
What is the rate of sick leave accrual for sworn members appointed on or after November 16, 1987?
Twelve (12) hours per month
When does a member appointed on or after the 15th day of the month start accruing sick leave?
From the first day of the next month
What is the purpose of sick leave?
For absences due to a member's own illness or medical condition
How many hours of sick leave per month do non-sworn members appointed on or after November 1, 1987, accrue?
Eight (8) hours per month
What happens to a member's sick leave accrual when they retire, resign, or are terminated on or after the 15th day of the month?
They will accrue sick leave for that month
Do members assigned to the Limited Duty Pool accrue sick leave?
Yes, during the member's limited duty assignment
What is the rate of sick leave accrual for sworn members appointed prior to November 16, 1987, who choose Option I?
Twenty (20) hours per month
What is the responsibility of members when using sick leave?
To have a legitimate need for the use of sick leave
What is a valid reason for a member to use accrued sick leave?
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) qualifying event
How are unused sick leave hours carried forward to the next calendar year?
With no accumulation limit
What is the consequence of selling or purchasing sick leave?
Disciplinary action, up to and including termination
How can a member request to use other accrued paid leave in lieu of sick leave for more than three days?
By submitting an Application for Leave, Form 1 P.D., through their chain of command
What is the maximum number of hours of accumulated sick leave that can be converted for use as personal leave time per calendar year?
16 hours
What may a member be required to provide to the Employee Benefits Unit (EBU) in cases of sick leave abuse?
Satisfactory proof of illness, injury, or medical condition
How can a member use accrued sick leave?
In hourly increments
What is the consequence of substantiated abuse of sick leave?
Disciplinary action, up to and including termination
What must a member provide to the EBU for each month they are assigned to the Sick Leave Pool for a non-FMLA qualifying event?
A monthly medical statement from the member's treating physician
What is required from a member before returning to full duty from the Sick Leave Pool or Limited Duty Pool?
A medical certification from their healthcare provider
Who is responsible for paying their portion of the group insurance plan premiums while on unpaid leave?
The member
What is required from a member receiving assistance in paying their portion of the group insurance plan premiums while on unpaid leave?
A contractual agreement
What must a member's medical certification include when returning to work from the Sick Leave Pool or Limited Duty Pool?
A statement that the member is able to resume working and perform all of the essential functions of their position
What type of leave does a member need to contact the EBU for further information regarding payment while on leave?
Unpaid leave
Who is responsible for directing a member to contact the EBU for further information regarding payment while on unpaid leave?
The EBU
What type of leave requires a member to provide a monthly medical statement from their treating physician?
Sick Leave Pool for a non-FMLA qualifying event
Study Notes
Disability Retirement
- Sworn members with 10+ years of service may be eligible for disability retirement if their non-duty illness, injury, or medical condition renders them unable to perform their job duties.
- Sworn members with less than 10 years of service may be considered for separation from the department.
Sick Leave Accrual
- Sworn members appointed prior to November 16, 1987, accrue 20 hours/month (Option I) or 12 hours/month (Option II).
- Sworn members appointed on or after November 16, 1987, accrue 12 hours/month.
- Non-sworn members appointed prior to November 1, 1987, accrue 10 hours/month.
- Non-sworn members appointed on or after November 1, 1987, accrue 8 hours/month.
Sick Leave Accrual Timing
- Members appointed on or before the 15th day of the month accrue sick leave for that month.
- Members appointed after the 15th day of the month do not accrue sick leave for that month.
- Members who retire, resign, or are terminated, and their last day on payroll is:
- Prior to the 15th day of the month, will not accrue sick leave for that month.
- On or after the 15th day of the month, will accrue sick leave for that month.
Sick Leave Use
- Sick leave may only be used as described in the policy.
- Members are responsible for having a legitimate need for the use of sick leave.
- Sick leave is paid leave accrued by and granted to members for absences due to:
- Own illness or medical condition.
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) qualifying event(s).
Return to Duty
- Prior to returning to full duty, members must:
- Obtain a medical certification from their healthcare provider regarding their ability to return to work.
- Present the medical certification to the EBU.
- The medical certification must include:
- A statement that the member is able to resume working.
- A statement that the member can perform all of the essential functions of their position.
Sick Leave Abuse
- Substantiated abuse of sick leave may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
- Members may be required to provide satisfactory proof of illness, injury, or medical condition to the EBU.
Other Provisions
- Members may convert a maximum of 16 hours of accumulated sick leave per calendar year for use as personal leave time (Y).
- Members on sick leave may engage in any activity at any place the illness or physical condition will permit, as approved by the member's attending physician.
- Members on sick leave may carry firearms in accordance with the current written directive entitled, "Firearms Procedures."
This quiz covers the eligibility criteria for disability retirement of sworn members based on years of service and medical conditions. Learn about the requirements for members with 10 or more years of service and those with less than 10 years of service.
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