Managing long term sickness
Long-term sickness is difficult to handle. Everyone is susceptible to illness, and dismissals where no fault is involved are always difficult. Employees who have been away from work on long-term [...]
7 07, 2016
7 07, 2016
Short Term Absence – Return to Work Interviews
Return-to-work interviews should normally be conducted by the employee’s immediate supervisor or manager. The interview identifies the cause of the absence and provides an opportunity to explore any particular problems the [...]
4 07, 2016
Parental Leave
Eligible employees can take unpaid parental leave to look after their child’s welfare, eg to: spend more time with their children look at new schools settle children into new childcare [...]
4 07, 2016
Time off for Family and Dependants
Employees are allowed time off to deal with an emergency involving a dependant. A dependant could be a spouse, partner, child, grandchild, parent, or someone who depends on the employee for care. [...]