- Introduction
- 1. Procedures
- 2. Reasons
- 3. Fair
- 4. Warning
- 5. Meeting
- 6. Contract
- 7. Dismissals
- 8. Absenteeism
- 9. Abandonement
- 10. Criminal
- 11. Instant
- 12. Suspending
- 13. Trial Period
- 14. Fixed Term
- 15. Constructive
- 16. Illness / Injury
- 17. Incompatibility
- 18. Redundancy
- 19. Resignation
- 20. Disciplinary
- 21. Conflicts
- 22. Principles
- Summary
Steps 6 - 8
Step Six
Is to consider the Doctor's estimate of the employee's return to work date and the Doctor's estimate of the employee's ability to satisfactory perform the tasks for which he/she had originally been employed to perform. Record the information.
Consider employing temporary staff as an option. Record the investigation regarding temporary staff including the name of the personnel company, costs, availability of staff, the name of the person representing the company, time, date and any other relevant details.
Step Seven
Is to evaluate the information collected from inquiries. Decide whether or not the position could reasonably be held open until the employee returns to work. In trying to decide what constitutes a 'reasonable period' employer’s should give consideration to:
- the employee's sick leave entitlement;
- the employee's length of service;
- the employee's personal circumstances;
- the availability of temporary staff;
- the alternative duties available (particularly training);
- how threatening the absence of the employee is to the organisation;
- the extra pressure the absence puts on other staff;
- the employer’s contribution to the circumstances giving rise to the illness;
- the type of leave the employee is on during the illness;
- the effect a termination would have on the employer's ACC premium; and
- other cases and customs within the industry.
Employer’s are advised not to terminate a position if the employee concerned is on authorised leave. This includes periods of leave without pay.
Assuming the decision to terminate employment is likely.
Step Eight
Is to decide on a date of termination if the employee is unable to return to work.
