A brief presentation about how employers can manage and respond to frequent and/or non-genuine sickness absence, and long-term absence due to illness or injury.
2. Myth - I can’t do anything about sickies
Fact – you can manage sickies!
3. Frequent Absence
Set clear expectations from the beginning
No text messaging – must call their manager
Return to work discussion
Record and monitor
Be consistent
Medical Certificates
If attendance poor and/or pattern of leave – raise it promptly!
5. Long Term Absence
Clauses in Agreement
Medical examinations
Termination due to incapacity
Keep in contact
Work with ACC case manager or Doctor
Offer light duties
Return to work plan – for illness also
Ultimately can terminate – but must follow robust reasonable process
Seek advice