The district may require an employee to provide proof of illness, injury, or health condition from a qualified health care provider for absences of more than three consecutive days, unless such verification would result in an unreasonable burden or expense to the employee, as established pursuant to Washington State regulation. If an employee believes that the required verification will result in an unreasonable burden or expense, the employee should notify the district of this, preferably in writing, and provide an explanation that (1) the employee’s use of the sick leave is for one of the reasons authorized in SLWSDC 3.15.020; and (2) how the verification requirement will result in an undue burden or expense. Upon receipt of such notice from the employee, the district will consider the employee’s explanation and proceed in accordance with the process set forth in WAC 296-128-660. Otherwise, failure to provide the required verification may result in a loss of leave benefits for that work period and/or may result in further disciplinary action. [Res. 767 § 1.4, 2018.]