Article 10: Sick Leave and Medical Examinations

10.01

The Employer shall not cause a Resident to suffer loss of pay or benefits due to sickness or accident while in a Residency Program, or until such time as the Resident becomes eligible for long-term disability payments under the qualification period in the Long Term Disability Plan in effect on December 31, 2012, whichever comes first. Coverage under this article shall commence on the first day on which the Resident carries out the duties of a Residency Program. A Resident whose appointment to a Residency Program 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.

10.02

A resident will supply evidence of such illness or disability as required by the Employer.

10.03

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.