Absenteeism Management

IMPACT

This training equips you with the knowledge and best practices to handle various types of employee absences effectively. Through real-world case studies, participants gain practical experience that promotes fairness, accountability, and consistency in managing absenteeism. Ultimately, the course improves workforce productivity, reduces turnover, and helps cultivate a positive work environment, leading to improved employee satisfaction and organisational success.

CONTENT

Designed and delivered by employee relations experts, this program covers:

• Employee obligations under common law, WHS, and lawful, reasonable directions.
• Leave entitlements including personal/carer’s leave, compassionate leave, family and domestic violence leave, along with notice and evidence requirements.
• Employee protections covering adverse action, temporary absences due to illness or injury, and return-to-work/workers’ compensation considerations.
• Understanding the ‘inherent requirements’ exemption to discrimination and what constitutes a ‘reasonable adjustment.’
• Identifying when an employee’s absence becomes a pattern or is considered excessive.
• Strategies for both preventing absenteeism and effectively managing it when prevention isn’t enough.

DETAILS

• Duration: Full-day (6 hours) or two 3-hour sessions (with at least one week between sessions)
  
• Delivery: Face-to-face or online via Teams (or a combination)
  
• Engagement: Sessions are capped at 24 attendees to maximise interaction
  
• Pricing: $4,900 per workshop or $4,500 for clients with a current MyEMS subscription (Excludes GST, room hire, catering, and reasonable travel/accommodation expenses for sessions outside the Adelaide metropolitan area.)
  
• Customisation: We offer bespoke training options; a tailored quote will be provided prior to delivery.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is ideal for individuals responsible for managing absenteeism and for managers or supervisors who handle day-to-day absenteeism-related concerns.