Handling Absenteeism and Sick Leave Abuse

This full day event will equip delegates with practical knowledge and an easy to use set of tools to deal with the scourge of absenteeism and sick leave abuse in the workplace.

Procedure

  • Legal framework
  • Categorising incapacity in the workplace
  • Procedural fairness
  • The concept of no fault determinations
  • Distinction between misconduct and incapacity


Incapacity: Ill-health

  • Overview and general philosophy
  • Absenteeism
  • Key terms and definitions
  • Alcohol
  • Drugs
  • HIV Aids
  • Mental illness
  • Medical assessment
  • Harassment
  • Malingering
  • Dodgy doctors
  • Procedural fairness
  • Permanent/temporary
  • Back and neck pain
  • Boarding/pension payment
  • Disability
  • Proactive strategies
  • Injuries on duty
  • The effects of tolerating incapacity: Ill-health
  • Confidentiality of record-keeping
  • Evidence


Group discussion

  • Case studies
  • Legal framework
  • Private & Public Sector Employees
  • Union Officials
  • Labour Relations Practitioners
  • HR Directors / Managers
  • IR Practitioners
  • Legal Practitioners
  • Line Managers
  • Supervisors
  • Personnel Officers
  • Labour Consultants

Johannesburg, 30 November 2010, Genesis Suites and Conferencing
Durban, 7 December 2010, Suncoast
Cape Town, 7 December 2010, Capetonian Hotel

Fees (Recoverable from Skills Development Levy)

One delegate: R 1750 plus vat = R 1995.00 incl vat
Two or more delegates from the same organisation: R 1400 plus vat = R 1596.00 incl vat

Registration Form