The appointing power shall approve sick leave only after having ascertained that the absence was for an authorized reason and may require the employee to submit substantiating evidence including, but not limited to, a physician's certificate. If the appointing power does not consider the evidence adequate, the request for sick leave shall be disapproved.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 599.749
Note: Authority cited: Sections 18502 and 19815.4(d), Government Code. Reference: Section 19859, Government Code.