absenteeism

Thursday, 28 February 2013 7:20am

Employers should carefully monitor and manage how much discretionary sick leave they provide to employees following an injury or illness, according to employment lawyer Helen Donovan.

Monday, 15 October 2012 7:06am

In the event of an unfair dismissal claim from an injured worker, a solid paper trail is a critical element of an employer's defence, says Mills Oakley lawyer Luke Connolly - but when it comes to constructing one, many don't know where to start.

Monday, 20 August 2012 7:16am

With cancer rates set to increase over the next decade, there are sound business reasons for employers to put in place policies and practices to make their workplaces "cancer friendly", Cancer Council NSW's Gillian Batt says.

Wednesday, 07 December 2011 9:01am

Managing workers on extended sick leave, or with long-term injuries, requires carefully balancing business needs with your rights and obligations as an employer.

Watch this webcast to learn:

• The major risks in taking action on long-term injured, sick or absent employees;
• A step-by-step process for managing employees on unauthorised absence;
• What to do when an injured worker is unable to return to work or perform pre-injury duties; and
• Tips for defending unfair dismissal and other claims arising from absenteeism.

Monday, 29 November 2010 8:08am

How do you manage employees who have been injured outside of work? What happens when an employee refuses an independent medical assessment? When is it safe to terminate an ill or injured employee? Lawyer Luke Connolly answers these questions and more on this important topic.

Thursday, 30 September 2010 8:20am

Managing workers on extended sick leave, or with long-term injuries, requires carefully balancing business needs against employees' rights, says employment lawyer Luke Connolly.

Thursday, 19 August 2010 8:28am

Legal action arising out of performance management used to be confined to award and EBA-covered workers, but increasingly employers are facing claims from managers and more senior employees, according to employment lawyer Natalie Spark.

Wednesday, 02 December 2009 8:18am

The National Native Title Tribunal has reduced its average absenteeism rate by almost two days, resulting in productivity improvements and cost savings of more than $500,000, according to its director of corporate services and public affairs, Franklin Gaffney.

Thursday, 03 September 2009 8:46am

The lack of formal systems for recording or reporting sick days is costing employers hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, says scientist and manager Dr Martin Cross.

Monday, 13 July 2009 8:11am

Australian employees who work more than 40 hours a week are more likely to take sickies or be on the lookout for a new job, a study has revealed.