Employees on Accidental & Sick leaves

Dear Ranjeet,

The employee may try to extend leave by producing medical documents. There are two ways to deal with it. First to accept it blindly and sanction leave. But when you do so, it is just being dishonest towards the employer. The second thing is to refuse further leave and ask him to report to duty and appear before a medical officer appointed by the company. This move will be objected by the Trade Union. But if you are able to convince the Union (not the member who is the relative of the employee) you can do so. In any Union I feel that there will be two opinions and if you could take at least a few of the members to your side by highlighting what has been done by the employee and what will the other employees follow if you permit one employee to take it as granted, I am sure that the Union will drop the case from their hands. If you could get any proof to show that the employee is fit to resume work but is misusing the accident leave, then it is an added advantage.

Proceed like this.

All the best.

Madhu.T.K

Yes; since it is related to work injury, the least your company can do is give paid leaves under "Special Disability Leave", without any deductions from his/her leave account.
(Please ensure that the case and further development are genuine).

Please note that, fom the salary, statutory deductions (like CPF) are to be made; but the employee will not be entitled to certain benefits like Conveyance, Food coupon/reimbursement etc. which are concomitant on being present and attending duties.

Hope the above information shall be of help to you.