Date issued: 01/09/1986
Date Revised: 03/09/1996
Purpose
To outline the application of sick leave credits during periods of vacation leave.
Policy
On request of the employee, vacation leave will (with supporting medical evidence) be converted to sick leave when an employee on vacation is hospitalized for two or more days.
In exceptional circumstances, where an employee is incapacitated due to serious illness or injury (although not hospitalized), an employee may request, and the employer may approve conversion of vacation leave to sick leave. Such requests must be supported by medical evidence, regarding the degree of incapacitation.
Sick leave may be granted only with the consent of the Permanent Head or designate.
Note: Employees who are members of CUPE 600 are governed by article 17.15 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement; members of SGEU are governed by article 17.3.1.6.
Records
Maintained by departments.
Application
All employees appointed under the Public Service Act.
Authority
Public Service Regulations, 1999 Part 5.
Inquiries
For inquiries, please contact the Human Resource Service Centre.