§ 18-116. Leave time -- Sick.

   (a) In general. -- In addition to annual leave, each merit system employee is entitled to up to 15 days of sick leave with pay in a calendar year.

(b) Use. --

   (1) An employee may use sick leave at any time.

   (2) An employee who uses 3 or more consecutive days of sick leave must present a certificate from a licensed physician before the employee may receive payment for the period of absence.

(c) Accumulation of unused sick leave. -- An employee may accumulate unused sick leave up to 60 days or more as the Commission specifies by regulation.

(d) Extended leave period. -- The Commission, by regulation, may provide for granting a leave of absence for a longer period, with full or partial pay, to an employee who is disabled through an injury or illness resulting or arising from the employee's employment with the Commission.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 29, § 11-111(b); 2010, ch. 37, § 3.