The issue in this grievance is whether management may require medical documentation from employees who request to leave work due to illness, when the employees are working on a non scheduled day. The facts in this case indicate that the employee was working a non scheduled day overtime assignment. She requested to leave work early due to illness. Management requested medical documentation to substantiate the request. The grievant provided the requested documentation. The union contends that Section 513.361 of the Employee and Labor Relations Manual applies only to employees working on scheduled work days. It is the position of the Postal Service that the provisions of Section 513.361 of the ELM are not restricted to regular work hours. Medical documentation may be requested at any time an employee requests to be excused from duty. This includes overtime assignments. Based upon the above considerations, this grievance is denied.
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: H1C4BC29899
Craft: Clerk