Policy Text
A. SICK
1. It is the policy of the El Portal Police Department that sick leave not be considered a right which
an employee may use at his/her discretion, but rather as a privilege which shall be allowed only
in case of personal sickness or disability or in the case of illness in the immediate family.
2. In order to be granted sick leave with pay, Personnel must:
a. Notify his/her immediate supervisor within three hours of the beginning of
the scheduled work day of the reason for such employee's absence.
b. Require a doctor’s note and Permit such medical examination, nursing
visit, or inquiry which the Department deems appropriate for absences for
three (3).
c. File a written request for such sick leave prior to or immediately upon
return to work on the form and in the manner prescribed. Submit where
reasonable and if requested, a medical certificate signed by a physician
stating that he/she is again physically able to perform his/her duties.