3-02/040.00 - Medical



The following procedures are intended to define responsibilities with regard to sick leave and occupational injury or illness.  In each instance, the employee's well-being is an important consideration, with emphasis placed on returning the employee to a productive assignment.

Employees who are capable of performing modified assignments on a temporary basis may be returned to duty upon appropriate medical release.  It is recognized that the return of these employees to temporary duty assignments constitutes a positive influence on morale and promotes Department efficiency.