Employment matters: managing sick leave

Absence management policies should clearly set out employee and employer obligations

Sickness absence can cause loss of efficiency Pic: iStock

Dealing with sickness absence in the workplace can be an incredibly frustrating task. Apart from the financial cost, sickness absence can cause loss of efficiency, lead to frustrated clients/customers and it can also put strain on co-workers who are left to carry the can.

Employers have many issues to consider when managing employees on sick leave, particularly where it could result in the dismissal of that employee.

The following are some practical tips ...