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.

1. How to Manage Sickies!

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!

4. Still no improvement?
Formal process required
Approach will vary based on the problem
Seek advice

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

6. Next Steps
Contact Grow HR for any further information and assistance 06 858 5454

7. Next Steps
Contact Grow HR for any further information and assistance 06 858 5454