Patterns of Absence an Employee who demonstrates an inappropriate established pattern of absence may be given progressive discipline independent from the disciplinary schedule contained above. For purposes of this policy, an “inappropriate pattern of absence” shall include, but not be limited to, the day before or after a holiday. Conversely, in cases of absences that are due to emergency circumstances clearly beyond the Employee’s control, the Hospital may extend the disciplinary schedule. Factors to be taken into consideration may include, but are not limited to, length of service, work record and equity.
Patterns of Absence. If your People Leader believes that a pattern of sick leave is emerging, they may raise the issue with you and together you will address the matter. Things like patterns of absences which occur either immediately prior to, or post a public holiday or weekend, or where there have been unexplained or unreasonable absences may fall into this category. PROLONGED SICK LEAVE This is a discretionary payment where you have exhausted your accumulated sick leave entitlements. It is determined by your People Leader in consultation with the next level up People Leader. You are entitled to be considered for Prolonged Sick Leave where you have a prolonged personal illness or injury and are not getting workers’ compensation or temporary disability payments. To receive prolonged sick leave you may be asked, and must do the following, as required by NAB: • provide evidence including a medical certificate from a doctor, as to the nature and genuineness of the illness or injury • properly participate in an appropriate return to work program, devised in consultation with a medical practitioner • participate in an examination by an independent medical practitioner at NAB’s expense where • if reasonable in the circumstances, apply for temporary disability payments through your superannuation fund.
