Program Content

• The Do’s and Don’ts of a good absenteeism program
• Building a defensable program
• Building a program that addresses both culpable and non-culpable absenteeism
• Doctor’s notes – what can you do about ‘Dr. Automatic’?
• Considerations regarding Non-culpable absenteeism
• When can you apply the principles of progressive discipline?
• What constitutes an absence – WCB? LTD? STD?
• What is the ‘Doctrine of Frustration’?
• Learn strategies for reducing ‘patterned’ absenteeism
• How physicians can help you reduce absenteeism

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1. T / F: There is nothing you can do if an employee has a doctor’s note.
2. Can you legally terminate an employee for excessive absenteeism?
3. Can you ask for more medical information?
4. T / F: You have a duty to accommodate all of your employees.
5. When should you start an employee medical file?
6. Can you include WCB absences in your employee’s overall absenteeism rate?
7. T / F: You can challenge a doctor’s note.
8. Can you discipline an employee for excessive absenteeism?
9. T / F: You must treat all employees consistently regarding absenteeism.
10. T / F: Management must understand that some employees are more prone to frequent but unrelated illnesses; and therefore, there is nothing that can be done.

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