Hi Everyone,
In my current organization, the sick leave policy is such that after the calendar year is over, the pending sick leave gets lapsed. Consequently, the majority of my employees tend to use their pending sick leave in December. How can we prevent this from occurring? We observe a high rate of absenteeism among employees in December.
Thank you.
From India, Surat
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3In my current organization, the sick leave policy is such that after the calendar year is over, the pending sick leave gets lapsed. Consequently, the majority of my employees tend to use their pending sick leave in December. How can we prevent this from occurring? We observe a high rate of absenteeism among employees in December.
Thank you.
From India, Surat
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You may consider allowing the sick leave to be carried forward to the next year subject to certain limits. However, whatever condition you may set for availing Medical Leave in December, it is much easier to get a medical certificate, and there is no effective method to verify or disprove the Medical Certificate.
Availing medical leave on false grounds amounts to malingering, a misconduct in many Standing Orders of old organizations. However, hardly anybody has been booked or had punishment imposed for it.
From India, Mumbai
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Availing medical leave on false grounds amounts to malingering, a misconduct in many Standing Orders of old organizations. However, hardly anybody has been booked or had punishment imposed for it.
From India, Mumbai
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Carry forward of sick leave can be considered. The culture of paying and getting a fake medical certificate is flourishing. The doctor who issues it and the employee who wants it are to be blamed. As an incentive, employees who don't take sick leave should be given some extra credit in appraisals.
From India, Pune
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Carry forwarding of Earned Leave and Sick Leave is admissible. Many organizations are following this practice. Only in the case of Casual Leave, the unavailed portion shall be automatically lapsed at the end of the year.
Hence, you may consider carrying forward Sick Leave to help curb the practice of availing leaves in December.
Alternatively, you can consider instituting a Best Attendance award and/or awarding credit in the appraisal form regarding attendance.
From India, Aizawl
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Hence, you may consider carrying forward Sick Leave to help curb the practice of availing leaves in December.
Alternatively, you can consider instituting a Best Attendance award and/or awarding credit in the appraisal form regarding attendance.
From India, Aizawl
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if you have the budget, you can provide incentive for 50% of unused sick leave to avoid such absenteeism in Dec
From India, Chennai
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From India, Chennai
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Think like Human being first. Suppose an employee hasnt taken leave for whole year let him enjoy leaves of his kitty. Be happy
From India , Delhi
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From India , Delhi
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You may try to accumulate/encash unavailed leaves. you will see no one will misuse.
From India , Delhi
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From India , Delhi
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Hi,
In reference to the above problem that you are facing, you can discuss it with the management. Absenteeism can affect team performance and productivity. You can also inform all employees through a circular that the related documents for medical leave or sick leave will have to be submitted to the HR department. Additionally, mention that the HR department will verify the documents with the issuing authority. If someone is found misusing the sick leave benefit, disciplinary action will be taken against them.
Carry forward of sick leave can be considered, as most companies are implementing this practice.
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In reference to the above problem that you are facing, you can discuss it with the management. Absenteeism can affect team performance and productivity. You can also inform all employees through a circular that the related documents for medical leave or sick leave will have to be submitted to the HR department. Additionally, mention that the HR department will verify the documents with the issuing authority. If someone is found misusing the sick leave benefit, disciplinary action will be taken against them.
Carry forward of sick leave can be considered, as most companies are implementing this practice.
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Misuse of sick leave can be addressed by implementing certain rules considering the amount of leave provided by the establishment, such as:
1. Taking action against employees who take leave on false pretenses.
2. Requiring a doctor's prescription and a fitness certificate for sick leave exceeding 2-3 days.
3. Ensuring the HR department remains proactive by contacting employees or their family members for verification through phone calls or video calls, and gathering feedback from colleagues.
4. Involving all Heads of Departments in scrutinizing leave irregularities under the guidance of the CEO/MD.
Remember, with a holistic intention, nothing is impossible.
From India, Mumbai
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1. Taking action against employees who take leave on false pretenses.
2. Requiring a doctor's prescription and a fitness certificate for sick leave exceeding 2-3 days.
3. Ensuring the HR department remains proactive by contacting employees or their family members for verification through phone calls or video calls, and gathering feedback from colleagues.
4. Involving all Heads of Departments in scrutinizing leave irregularities under the guidance of the CEO/MD.
Remember, with a holistic intention, nothing is impossible.
From India, Mumbai
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