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Legislative committee forwards revised sick-leave policy to full Coffee County commission
Summary
The Coffee County legislative committee voted March 30 to forward revisions to the county's sick-leave policy to the full county legislative body. Changes soften disciplinary language, make a doctor's certificate discretionary after three consecutive days, and restate that sick leave is a benefit rather than an absolute right.
Coffee County — The county legislative committee voted March 30 to forward a revised sick-leave policy to the full county legislative body for consideration.
The committee chair summarized the changes, saying the policy now begins, "sick leave shall be considered a benefit and privilege and not a right," language carried forward from state guidance. The chair said Policy and Procedures removed a paragraph on abuse and adjusted wording to soften tone after county employees raised concerns about strict enforcement.
"Sick leave shall be considered a benefit and privilege and not a right," the chair read from…
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