How to manage employee sick days

All Canadian employees are entitled to some form of sick leave, but there can be times when that entitlement is taken advantage of. 

The excessive use of sick time can become one of the most costly and disruptive issues in the workplace, so you need to understand how to manage it in a way that supports your employees while protecting your business.

What’s included in the managing employee sick days guide:

• Setting clear expectations around sick leave
• How to encourage wellness and accountability
• Ways to track sick days and recognize patterns
• Advice on discussing sick leave with employees 
• Tips for dealing with people who ask for a lot of sick days

What is sick leave?

Sick leave (or sick time) is time off work that an employee can take when they are unwell or injured. Employee entitlement to sick leave varies by federal or provincial employment standards, and can be either paid or unpaid..

Who is this guide for?

• Business leaders
• Managers
• Supervisors
• Anyone responsible for occupaional health and safety