In this episode, Sarah Levy and Andrew Levy tackle the challenges of absence management and sick leave abuse, providing clear legal guidance for employers navigating common dilemmas.
Key discussion points include:
- Can employers require employees to see a company-appointed doctor? Andrew explains the legal basis and how to handle refusals.
- Sick leave vs. annual leave disputes. What happens when an employee tries to convert declined sick leave into annual leave?
- Sick leave taken during annual leave. Andrew clarifies when employees can rightfully claim sick leave.
- The importance of clear workplace policies to prevent confusion and misuse of leave entitlements.
Employers often struggle with balancing fairness and compliance in absence management, this episode offers practical solutions to ensure your policies align with labor law. Website
