Managing Attendance Flashcards
what is the main objective of policy 889 Managing Attendance?
- maximise attendance at work
- ensure timely intervention and provide support
- minimise disruption to service delivery
what is meant by short and long term sickness?
short term is less than 28 days
long term is more than 28 days
name 5 agencies who should provide assistance to the employee during an absence?
from 7
Line manager HR Union OCC Health GP counselling service FF Charity
what working arrangements could be useful?
5 listed
flexible working temporary alternative modified duties phased return to work redeployment change in work location
when notifying sickness what must be stated
nature of incapacity
maximum duration in days that an employee can self certify sickness
7 days
what needs to be submitted for absences of 8 days or more?
statement of fitness for work note - from a GP
if an employee repeatedly DNAs appointments or fails to comply with policy, what can happen?
Stat Sick Pay may cease and disciplinary action for conduct may be taken
Any statutory leave carried over must be taken within what time scale?
15 months from the end of the leave year when it was accepted.
what are the absence triggers?
6 months - 3 separate instances or total of six days
12 months - 5 separate instances or a total of 8 days
what should employees suffering from work-related stress be asked to complete?
workplace stress questionnaire
what duration of continued absence can be considered at a first stage capability meeting?
6 months
what duration of continued absence can be considered at a second stage capability meeting?
9 months
what duration of continued absence can be considered at last resort, third stage capability meeting?
12 months or more
who should manage contact for further advice regarding 3rd stage capability hearing meetings?
HR Adviser
