Sick leave
Sick leave is available for periods when you are unable to perform your regular work duties due to illness or an accident.
You have a maximum of two (2) working days of sick leave per semester.
When you will be absent from work, you must notify your immediate supervisor at least two hours before the start of your shift. From September 1 to April 30, if your shift is scheduled to start between 5:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., you must phone the head lifeguard on duty, between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. the evening before your shift, to request a replacement.
Conditions
To benefit from sick leave, you must meet the following conditions:
- Advise your supervisor at the beginning of the absence. Should you work shifts, advise your supervisor at least two (2) hours before the beginning of your shift.
- Should you be absent for more than three (3) consecutive working days, you might have to provide a medical note or a medical certificate to the Health and Wellness sector of Human Resources.
Difference between a medical note and a medical certificate
A medical note is any note or certificate provided by a doctor’s office.
Your note or certificate must include the following information: the date of consultation, dates of absence, the doctor’s name, registration number and signature.
Medical examination
At any time during your sick leave, the University may require that you undergo an independent medical examination by a University-appointed doctor to determine if you are eligible for sick leave benefits. The University pays for the examination.