Employees who do not return to work at the time at which the sick leave eligibility is fully utilized may be considered for extended unpaid sick leave.
In order to be considered for extended unpaid sick leave the employee must at the time sick leave eligibility expires, present a medical certificate stating that the employee is not at the time fit to return to regular employment, and if granted extended unpaid sick leave, must:
a) provide a medical certificate while on extended leave, by November 15th and May 15th or more frequently if so requested, stating the anticipated date upon which the employee will be able to return to regular employment.
b) give a maximum of ten (10) working days notice prior to return to work accompanied by a medical certificate verifying that the employee is fit to perform his/her regular duties.