R 393.37 Illness or injury leave of absence.

Rule 37. (1) A licensee may take a leave of absence for reasons of illness or injury pursuant to this rule. (2) A medical leave of absence is normally granted for up to 6 months. An extension may be granted for an additional 6 months. Normally, a leave if absence for illness or injury shall not exceed 12 months in total. (3) Physicians' reports shall be requested by the commission. The reports shall be used to ensure that the licensee on leave is using the leave for illness or injury. A physician's report shall be treated as confidential. (4) A licensee who returns from extended sick leave shall submit a medically documented statement certifying that the licensee is able to return to work. On the basis of the certification, the licensee shall begin active bidding, subject to the same bidding procedure as potential licensees.