Division 1

Absence for health reasons and sick leave

1. (a)

   Staff members absent owing to sickness or accident for more than three consecutive days shall be required to produce a medical certificate within three days of ceasing work.

2. (b)

   Absences occasioned by sickness or accident that last no more than three days and for which no medical certificate is provided may, if they exceed nine working days in any one calendar year, entail a corresponding reduction in the annual leave due to the staff member concerned or a corresponding reduction in his emoluments if he has already taken his annual leave in full.

3. (c)

   Staff members absent owing to sickness or accident shall be entitled, on production of a medical certificate, to sick leave with full pay and allowances for a maximum period of 13 consecutive weeks.

4. (d)

   A staff member may be requested to undergo a medical examination according to Article 6 paragraph 4 in the case of continuous absence exceeding 13 consecutive weeks due to sickness or accident, or in the case of the frequent recurrence of short periods of illness.

5. (e)

   At any time during a sick leave of a staff member, the centre may request a medical check by an independent body.