I have been absent for two self-certified sick days immediately prior to a school closure. I have had very little sick leave in the last four years and intend to return immediately after the period of school closure. Will the school closure be deemed to be sick leave?
In the above circumstance, this will be recorded as two self-certified sick days and the school closure will not be considered sick leave. This is due to the fact that the teacher has had very little sick leave within the four year rolling period, has not exceeded the limit for referral to Medmark, and will be returning immediately after the period of school closure.
I have been absent on certified sick leave from Monday to Friday of the week immediately prior to a period of school closure. I have had very little sick leave in the last four years and intend to return immediately after the period of school closure. How many days' sick leave will this be considered and will the school closure be included in my sick leave?
In the above circumstance, once the teacher returns immediately after the period of school closure, then this will be recorded as five certified sick days. The teacher should also ensure that they provide a medical certificate, which clearly states the dates it covers (from and to) and also clearly states that the teacher is fit for duty on a date prior to the school closure. This will ensure that the school closure is not recorded as sick leave.
I have been absent on sick leave for an extended period and have been referred to Medmark. I am currently unsure if I will be returning to work after the period of school closure. Will the full period of school closure be considered sick leave?
In the above circumstance, as the teacher has been on extended sick leave and exceeded the 28-day limit for referral to Medmark, then in order to return to duty they must provide medical certification of their fitness for duties. Confirmation of their fitness to return to duties must also be obtained by their employer directly from Medmark (OHS). Medmark will also advise the employer as to whether the school closure period or part thereof might be discounted.
I have been absent on sick leave for an extended period and have been referred to Medmark. I currently have a return to work date. A period of school closure occurs within my period of sick leave: will this period be included in my sick leave?
In the above circumstance, the full period, including the school closure, will be counted in your sick leave record. This is due to the fact that the teacher was absent immediately before and immediately after the period of school closure, and also has not been deemed fit for duty by Medmark during this period.