There are three different approval processes depending on the type and length of sick leave: uncertified sick leave or family emergency leave, certified sick leave (20 days or less per leave cycle) and certified sick leave (more than 20 days per leave cycle). Each is explained below:
It is the S/M’s responsibility to take action on rejected Sick Leave requests!
When a S/M’s Sick Leave request is rejected, they must either amend the request per the instructions of the HR Partner or Medical Services (in the case of the absence exceeding 20 days, consecutively or cumulatively within the leave cycle) or submit an alternative leave request to cover their absence.
S/Ms will receive an initial automated message, plus three additional notifications at 15-day intervals from Umoja, reminding them of their need to act. If no action is taken after the 4th notification (on day 45), Umoja will automatically record the rejected Certified Sick Leave as Unauthorized Absence.
Failure to act will result in retroactive deductions of the S/M’s salary and allowances in line with the UN Staff Rules 5.3 (e) (ii), 6.2 (a) and (e).
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