Presented by Robert Erbe

Employees have the right to use sick leave, but when does it cross the line into being excessive? How can you ensure that employees don’t exploit their sick leave?

Federal employment law attorney Robert Erbe will guide you through how to manage both short- and long-term sick leave issues and abuse. You’ll learn:

The circumstances in which an employee is entitled to sick leave
How to apply the Douglas factors to a sick leave abuse situation
When you can challenge administratively acceptable evidence of incapacitation
The difference between sick leave abuse and carrying a low sick leave balance
When you can issue a sick leave restriction letter
The elements that must be proven prior to proposing an employee’s removal due to excessive absences