Hi SHARE members. We hope you are having a wonderful Spring!
We wanted to share some elements of a Problem Solving meeting we recently had with Labor Relations/HR regarding attendance and excessive absences. SHARE feels the outcome of this meeting is important for our members to know about.
If you aren’t aware of the SHARE Problem Solving Process, you should know that SHARE members have the right to representation in any meeting which could lead to corrective action. If a SHARE member does not agree with the outcome of these meetings, they can appeal through the SHARE Problem Solving Process.
A SHARE member was asked to meet with management and Labor Relations to discuss some attendance issues. Some of the days which were referenced in the attendance violations were due to the member being put out for 4 working days by Employee Health because of COVID symptoms.
After the meeting, discipline was issued which included these absences for COVID. The employee then appealed having those 4 days included in the discipline. This began the SHARE Problem Solving 2nd Step process, during which a SHARE Organizer and Labor Relations/HR representative met to discuss the outcome. After this discussion, it was agreed that the 4 days where Employee Health had told the employee to stay home, would not count towards the discipline. The justification for this outcome was that if Employee Health tells you to stay home, it can’t be held against you.
SHARE is hoping that this understanding of Employee Health related absences not having a negative impact on members’ attendance records will continue moving forward. If you or another SHARE member finds yourself in a similar situation, or having to meet with management regarding discipline, please contact us so that we may support you through the process.
Have a wonderful weekend!