Long-Term Absence Management
Published on: 14/05/2018
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Absenteeism is a substantial cost for every business in Ireland. In tackling absenteeism, there are a number of steps you can take.
Absence and Sick Leave Policy ⚓︎
Firstly, you must have a clear and comprehensive absence and sick leave policy. The absence and sick leave policy should cover a number of key areas namely:
- notification procedures
- certification procedures
- sick leave payment
- referral to company doctor procedures
- return to work procedures
How to Manage Absence and Sick Leave ⚓︎
- Constant Communication: The employee should be following the Company absence procedure in notification of their absence, submitting medical certificates on a regular basis and communicating with the Company on a regular basis in regards to their absence. If the basics
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This article is correct at 14/05/2018
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