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What should a supervisor do if an employee has been absent for four or more days?
What should a supervisor do if an employee has been absent for four or more days?
- Conduct a performance appraisal immediately.
- Determine if the absence may qualify for family medical leave. (correct)
- Automatically approve sick leave for the employee.
- Ignore the absence as it is within policy limits.
Why should a supervisor monitor the attendance of employees?
Why should a supervisor monitor the attendance of employees?
- To maintain the budget for employee benefits.
- To decide on annual raises for employees.
- To establish a friendly relationship with each employee.
- To ensure absences comply with company policy. (correct)
When addressing excessive or unusual sick leave, how should it be reflected in the performance appraisal?
When addressing excessive or unusual sick leave, how should it be reflected in the performance appraisal?
- It should be included only if the employee requests it.
- It should be disregarded unless an investigation is initiated.
- It should be evaluated based solely on the absence duration.
- It should explicitly state if the attendance negatively impacted performance or operations. (correct)
What action should a supervisor take if an employee's attendance has negatively affected their performance?
What action should a supervisor take if an employee's attendance has negatively affected their performance?
In what situation should a supervisor consult with legal counsel regarding an employee's absence?
In what situation should a supervisor consult with legal counsel regarding an employee's absence?
What is one key responsibility of a supervisor regarding employee attendance?
What is one key responsibility of a supervisor regarding employee attendance?
When should a supervisor consider consulting legal counsel about employee absences?
When should a supervisor consider consulting legal counsel about employee absences?
What should supervisors do if an employee's excessive sick leave negatively affects their performance?
What should supervisors do if an employee's excessive sick leave negatively affects their performance?
In what situation should a supervisor refer an employee to an employee assistance program?
In what situation should a supervisor refer an employee to an employee assistance program?
What action should a supervisor take if they notice unusual sick leave patterns among their team?
What action should a supervisor take if they notice unusual sick leave patterns among their team?
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Study Notes
Supervisor Responsibilities in Managing Attendance
- Monitor attendance of team members to ensure adherence to sick leave policies.
- Regularly review sick leave usage and absences for consistency with established guidelines.
- Assess whether absences of four or more days could qualify for family medical leave (FMLA).
- Consult legal counsel or administration regarding FMLA eligibility as needed.
Performance Appraisal and Attendance
- Include attendance issues in performance appraisals when excessive or unusual sick leave impacts:
- Employee's overall performance or ability to fulfill assigned duties.
- Operational efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
Employee Support and Counseling
- Refer employees to employee assistance programs (EAP) when necessary.
- Conduct counseling sessions to address attendance-related issues and provide support.
Supervisor Responsibilities in Managing Attendance
- Monitor attendance of team members to ensure adherence to sick leave policies.
- Regularly review sick leave usage and absences for consistency with established guidelines.
- Assess whether absences of four or more days could qualify for family medical leave (FMLA).
- Consult legal counsel or administration regarding FMLA eligibility as needed.
Performance Appraisal and Attendance
- Include attendance issues in performance appraisals when excessive or unusual sick leave impacts:
- Employee's overall performance or ability to fulfill assigned duties.
- Operational efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
Employee Support and Counseling
- Refer employees to employee assistance programs (EAP) when necessary.
- Conduct counseling sessions to address attendance-related issues and provide support.
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