A. In order to receive compensation while absent on sick leave, the employee shall notify his or her immediate supervisor prior to the beginning of his or her daily duties as soon as possible.

B. An employee who is on sick leave for three working days or more may be required to obtain a written doctor’s work release, which shall be presented to the employee’s supervisor upon return to work.

C. The employee may be required to be examined by the city physician, a registered nurse employed by the city, or file a physician’s certificate stating the cause of absence upon request of the department head.

D. Refusal to comply as required in this chapter shall constitute a sufficient cause for waiver of sick leave, suspension, demotion or dismissal of the employee from city service. (Ord. 4902 § 1, 2017; prior code § 3.18.200(b))