Amalgamated Transit Union Division Number 883 6/10/2022

ARTICLE 11 - SICK LEAVE Sick leave accrual is a form of disability insurance that is intended to assist in the prevention of financial loss during illness or incapacity. Section 1: Sick leave shall accrue to each employee at the rate of eight (8) hours of leave for each calendar month of the employee's active service. Employees that have zero "no shows", "late shows" or formal disciplinary action during the previous mark-up will have six (6) hours of sick leave accrual added to their sick leave bank the first pay period following that mark-up. (Published mark-up dates will be used for purposes of providing incentive). The total accumulation of sick leave hours in the regular sick leave bank shall not exceed 960 hours. A portion of sick leave accrual will be earmarked as Washington Paid Sick Leave, to be administered in compliance with Washington Paid Sick Leave Law and City policy. The maximum accrual in an employee's Washington Paid Sick Leave bank at year-end shall not exceed 40 hours. Employees heretofore or hereafter laid off for reasons not discreditable to them and rehired within twelve (12) months, and employees granted leave of absence, upon resumption of active employment shall have available the sick leave accrued at the time of such layoff or leave of absence. Section 2: An employee shall be eligible to use accumulated sick leave with pay as herein provided for the following defined reasons: Sick leave is defined as leave with pay taken for illness, injury or pre-approved medical appointments of the employee. In the case of an eligible dependent, sick leave with pay may be used in accordance with Federal and State laws and applicable City requirements. Section 3: Sick leave with pay for a period of four (4) consecutive work days or more shall be granted only upon the presentation of a written statement by the employee's personal physician and/or a physician representing the City, certifying that the employee is under a doctor's care. If an employee believes obtaining verification for use of paid sick leave under the Washington Paid Sick Leave law (WPSL) would result in an unreasonable burden or expense, the employee should contact Human Resources. The City may not retaliate aganst employees who utilize sick leave protected by state or federal law. Section 4: It is understood and agreed that sick leave is to be used only in circumstances where an employee is scheduled to work and is unable to do so because of personal illness or incapacity. Therefore, if an employee becomes ill or incapacitated after his/her vacation has commenced, vacation time will continue to be deducted. However, if an employee notifies the Transit Department or their designee prior to the commencement of the employee's vacation that said 15