©SHRM 2007 Absence and Leave Management for Supervisors HR Knowledge Center Presenter’s Name 2007
©SHRM Introduction This presentation focuses on types of leave and absence programs many employers use today for paid and unpaid time off, including statutory leave programs required under federal and/or state leave laws and brief info for disaster management. Subsequent to the leaves/absence overview, the presentation progresses to a discussion of procedural and verification issues in conforming leaves and absences to your company policies. This is a sample presentation that must be customized to include and match the employer’s own policies and practices.
©SHRM Forms of Absences/Leave Short-Term (generally) Illness/sickness Personal Bereavement Short-term disability Workers’ compensation Emergency Disaster *Note – some types of absences/leave can fall under more than one category
©SHRM Long-Term Illness/sickness Personal/sabbatical Short-term disability/long-term disability MLOA, FMLA Workers’ compensation Emergency Disaster *Note – types of absences/leave can fall under more than one category Forms of Absences/Leave (cont’d)
©SHRM Policy Issues Notice/no notice/failure to report Emergency/disaster Statutory leave discussion
©SHRM Procedural Issues Reporting absences/requests for leave Responding to calls/requests Internal reporting processes Staffing for absences/leave
©SHRM Procedural Issues (cont’d) Accommodations Full, partial and unpaid Suspicion of abuse Discipline
©SHRM Procedural Issues (cont’d) Approved leave periods Verifications/certifications Pay and benefit plan continuation
©SHRM Summary Forms of absences/leave revisited Policy issues Procedural issues
©SHRM Questions?Comments?