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Managing Absenteeism And Sick Leave Abuse

Absenteeism drains productivity, disrupts teams and when left unchecked, becomes a culture. This workshop breaks down the legal framework governing absenteeism under the LRA and BCEA and equip delegates to distinguish between incapacity and misconduct when addressing different absence scenarios — from persistent sick leave and prolonged ill health to AWOL and desertion. Delegates will learn how to assess medical certificates, including clinic and traditional healer certificates and understand exactly what they must contain to be valid. Walk away with a strategic, legally sound approach to combating absenteeism while treating employees fairly.

Managing Absenteeism And Sick Leave Abuse
DATE: 28 August 2026

DURATION: 3 hours

TIME: 10:00 – 13:00

PRICE: R750 per person excl VAT

Here’s what we will be covering:

  • Understanding absenteeism
    • Definition of absenteeism – authorised vs unauthorised
    • Types of absenteeism – voluntary vs involuntary
    • Causes of absenteeism – from leadership problems to medical issues
    • Predictors of absenteeism in the workplace
  • Exposition of the Law – Labour Relations Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act
  • Incapacity & misconduct procedures
  • Absenteeism scenarios
    • Persistent and excessive absence due to illness and/or factors beyond the employee’s control
    • Prolonged ill-health, disease and disability (long-term absence)
    • Absence without leave (AWOL)
    • Desertion
  • Medical certificates
    • Clinic certificates
    • Traditional healer certificates
    • What it must contain
  • Managing the problem
    • Ways to combat absenteeism
    • How to deal with absenteeism
    • A strategic approach to absenteeism management

PLEASE NOTE: No recordings available. Slides are available to attending delegates. Fees are charged per delegate and not per screen.

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