Article 11: Sick Leave and Medical Examinations

11.01

The Hospital shall not cause a Resident to suffer loss of pay or benefits due to sickness or accident during his/her term of appointment, or until such time as the Resident becomes eligible for long-term disability payment under the Long-Term Disability Plan, whichever comes first. Coverage under this article shall commence on the first day on which the Resident carries out the duties of his/her initial appointment.

An employee whose appointment has not been renewed, and whose injury or illness causing disability occurs during the term of his/her appointment, shall be deemed to be on leave of absence without pay for the period between the termination of his/her appointment and the effective date of disability coverage.

11.02

A Resident will supply evidence of such illness or disability as required by the Hospital.

11.03

Upon return to work, if there is a serious concern whether a Resident is capable of performing his/her duties in a safe manner, the Resident may be required by the Employer, at the request and expense of the Employer, to take a medical examination by a qualified physician of the Resident’s choice.