I had to fire an employee last week.

He thought that he could use paid sick leave like an extra holiday and get away with it.Checking his attendance record showed this clearly.Taking time off so he.can look after his sick dog was one reason he gave for paid sick leave.Gaming the system to try and escape write ups too.He tried it once too often.He was a long term employee and a senior manager which is why it became my responsibility to deal with him.I terminated his employment.

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Unlearn · 41-45, M

You seem rather short on empathy, wouldn’t you agree?

tallpowerhouseblonde · 36-40, F

@Unlearn No.He made a habit of it for years.Everone else had to work harder because he was on sick leave.That is unfair to others.

Londonguy23 · M

@Unlearn it not about Empathy. People cna self cetify for upto 7 days and even the Doctors will just issue a sick note therafter without examining a person. Ive had people signed off for 6 months and avoid any meetings but continously get paid. They know how to play the system unfortunately.
On the flip side, we do send people home when unwell and pay them full pay.

tallpowerhouseblonde · 36-40, F

@Londonguy23 You understand perfectly how things work.