Human Resources and Employee Relations
Managing Absenteeism and Sick Leave
Measure absence, apply the sick leave rules correctly and act fairly when absence becomes a problem.
Measure absence, apply the sick leave rules correctly and act fairly when absence becomes a problem.
About this course
Absence is one of the most common people problems a supervisor faces, and one of the easiest to get wrong. This short course gives you the numbers, the law and the conversations you need. It is general guidance for South African workplaces, not legal advice. For a specific dispute, speak to a labour law specialist or your employers’ organisation.
COURSE STRUCTURE • Module 01: Introduction • Module 02: Measuring and Monitoring Absence • Module 03: Sick Leave, Medical Certificates and Return to Work • Module 04: Sick Leave Abuse, AWOL and Desertion • Module 05: Incapacity, Wellness and Absence Policy • Module 06: Putting It into Practice
HOW IT WORKS Work through each module online. Most modules end with a short knowledge check (60% to continue). The course ends with a final assessment: pass mark 80%, 60 minutes, 3 attempts. Learners who pass receive a MetaCo certificate.
COURSE MATERIALS Learner Manual, Activity Workbook, Quick Reference Guide, practical toolkit, Action Plan and Evaluation Form, attached to Module 01.
Course content
Module 1: Module 01: Introduction
- 1.1 Introduction
Module 2: Module 02: Measuring and Monitoring Absence
- 2.1 Measuring and Monitoring Absence
- 2.2 Case study
Module 3: Module 03: Sick Leave, Medical Certificates and Return to Work
- 3.1 Sick Leave, Medical Certificates and Return to Work
- 3.2 Case study
Module 4: Module 04: Sick Leave Abuse, AWOL and Desertion
- 4.1 Sick Leave Abuse, AWOL and Desertion
- 4.2 Case study
Module 5: Module 05: Incapacity, Wellness and Absence Policy
- 5.1 Incapacity, Wellness and Absence Policy
- 5.2 Case study
Module 6: Module 06: Putting It into Practice
- 6.1 Putting It into Practice