Sick Time provides income to bridge the gap during the 10 day waiting period when short-term disability benefits may become available.

Eligible employees (A1-A3 employees, or those working at least 30 hours per week) accrue Sick Time based on actual hours paid up to a maximum of 48 hours. Accrual rate is .03125 per hour to a maximum of 2.5 hours per 80 hour pay period. Please review policy HR- Sick Leave for further information.

Requirements

Sick Time may be used after 90 days of employment. Hours are used only for an absence from work of more than three consecutive work days, surgery, hospitalization, or a long-term medical problem not requiring hospitalization but reoccurring within a 3-day period. For illnesses which last more than 24 consecutive scheduled work hours - the first 24 scheduled hours will be paid out of paid leave, or unpaid if no paid leave is available before sick time can be accessed. A physician’s written verification is required for circumstances such as a hospitalization, outpatient procedures, illness or injury that does not require hospitalization. 

Can I use Sick TIme for family members?

Sick Time is available to use for family members if the employee's attendance may be necessary.  Usage for family members is subject to the same documentation and qualifying events as outlined in the policy.  

Usage for Family Members is limited to a total of 28 hours per calendar year.  Family members include:  Child, Spouse, Domestic Partner, Sibling, Parent or Parent-in-Law, Grandchild, Grandparent, and Step-Parent.

Sick Time can be used to cover scheduled work days without using Paid Leave first, for:

• Personal Sick Day - Up to 8 hours per year to be used for a team member's own mild illness/health
• Hospitalizations
• Invasive procedures and/or surgery requiring sedation
• Chemotherapy
• Medical appointments for workers compensation injuries