Absence—Appraisal
Absence Background The basis of the employment contract is that in return for a set number of hours contributed by the employee, the employer pays an agreed wage or salary. Many employers provide paid contractual leave when an employee is sick - as well as being required to pay Statutory Sick Pay. Inevitably, some employees take advantage and over claim. A system of recording and monitoring absence can help ensure legitimate absence is paid for - and malingering is controlled. Commentary Absence is either 'Authorised' or 'Unauthorised' - and both headings cover several categories, all of which need to be identified and procedures devised for dealing with them fairly. 1. Holidays a. Statutory. Employers must provide four weeks paid HOLIDAY (including paid bank holidays) within their holiday year for all employees. b. Contractual. Any holiday entitlement in addition to the statutory right should be specified in the CONTRACT with provisions covering the calculati...