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Certis asks officers on medical leave to share location if they are not at home
Certis asks officers on medical leave to share location if they are not at home

CNA

time3 hours ago

  • Business
  • CNA

Certis asks officers on medical leave to share location if they are not at home

SINGAPORE: Security firm Certis said on Saturday (Jun 28) that it does not terminate staff solely because they are not at home when on medical leave, after WhatsApp messages about changes to its medical leave policy were published online. The messages, first reported by Mothership on Friday, stated that a letter of warning would be issued to employees on medical leave if they are not at home without a valid reason. If they are not at home, they should share their live location or conduct a video call with their manager to "ensure their safety and well-being", one message read. Staff are also required to update their residential addresses, or they may receive a letter of warning as well. "Please be aware that any non-compliance identified may result in disciplinary action, which could include termination," read one of the messages. In another message, officers are encouraged to "share their pinned location" when they are not at their residence. In response to CNA's queries, Certis said: "Disciplinary action is only considered in clear and substantiated cases of abuse of medical leave, after a fair and thorough process. "We do not terminate employees solely because employees are not at home when on medical leave." When employees are on medical leave, managers may check in on them, particularly those on extended medical leave, said Certis, adding that this includes visiting the employee's home with "small care gestures". Certis said that while most of its employees use medical leave responsibly, it has safeguards in place to ensure this system is used "appropriately and fairly". "Certis holds our officers to high standards of professionalism and integrity," said the company.

Angels manager Ron Washington to miss rest of season with unspecified medical issue
Angels manager Ron Washington to miss rest of season with unspecified medical issue

Washington Post

time14 hours ago

  • Health
  • Washington Post

Angels manager Ron Washington to miss rest of season with unspecified medical issue

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will miss the rest of the season because of an unspecified medical issue, the team said Friday. Washington, the oldest manager in the major leagues at 73, has been sidelined for the past week. He experienced shortness of breath and appeared fatigued toward the end of a four-game series at the New York Yankees that ended on June 19. He flew back to Southern California, underwent a series of tests and was placed on medical leave.

Last 4 FRU crash victims discharged
Last 4 FRU crash victims discharged

Free Malaysia Today

time30-05-2025

  • General
  • Free Malaysia Today

Last 4 FRU crash victims discharged

Hilir Perak police chief Bakri Zainal Abidin said that two FRU personnel were discharged today after 18 days of treatment at Teluk Intan Hospital. PETALING JAYA : The last four members of the Federal Reserve Unit who were receiving treatment following the crash involving their team's truck and a lorry on May 13 have been discharged from hospital. Hilir Perak police chief Bakri Zainal Abidin said that Mazlan Mat, 50, and Izwan Ishak, 39, were discharged today after 18 days of treatment at Teluk Intan Hospital. He added that Haslizal Ali, 44, was discharged on Thursday, while Syed Isfan Syed Mohammad, 32, who was receiving treatment in the intensive care unit of Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh, was discharged on Wednesday. 'With this development, all nine injured officers have now been discharged and are currently on medical leave as they recover,' Sinar Harian reported him saying. The five who were discharged earlier are Nizam Tarmizi, 38; Aniq Taufiq Rozi, 26; Harrisul Ikhsan Mahabudin, 39; Zulnaidi Zulkifli, 34; and Parih Ali, 44. The crash occurred when a lorry carrying gravel collided with the FRU truck transporting 18 personnel at Jalan Sungai Manik, Ipoh. Eight were killed at the scene, while another died while receiving treatment at Teluk Intan Hospital. Those who died were S Perumal, 44; Roslan Abdul Rahim, 46; Pozli Jaudin, 41; Nurit Pandak, 34; Amiruddin Zabri, 38; Hilmi Azlan, 38; Akmal Muhamad, 35; Damarrulan Abdul Latif, 33; and Akmal Wafi Annuar, 28. The driver of the lorry has claimed trial to nine charges of causing death by reckless driving.

UAE jobs: Is 6-month sick leave possible in case of major illness?
UAE jobs: Is 6-month sick leave possible in case of major illness?

Khaleej Times

time25-05-2025

  • Health
  • Khaleej Times

UAE jobs: Is 6-month sick leave possible in case of major illness?

Question: I have just been diagnosed with a major illness for which I will need to take extended breaks. Can you explain the UAE's official sick leave policy for private sector employees, both paid and unpaid? Can I also use my paid annual leave for treatment? Are there any humanitarian considerations in this regard? For example, can I request a six-month leave? Answer: If an employee is sick due to reasons not caused by a work injury, he/she must inform their employer within 3 working days and needs to submit a medical certificate. This is under Article 31 (1) of the Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulations of Employment Relations: 'If the employee is infected by a disease not arising from a work injury, he shall inform the employer or his representative about his sickness, within a period not exceeding (3) three working days, and submit a medical report on his condition, issued by the medical entity.' An employee is entitled to 90 days of sick leave in a year upon completion of his/her probation period with an employer. This is in accordance with Article 31(3) of the Employment Law, which states, 'An employee who completes his probationary period shall be entitled to a sick leave not exceeding (90) ninety days, successive or otherwise, in respect of each year of service, to be calculated as follows: a. The first (15) fifteen days with full pay b. The next (30) thirty days with half pay c. Subsequent period without pay Furthermore, an employee may avail leave without pay with the consent of their employer. This is in accordance with Article 33 (1) of the Employment Law, which states, 'The employee may, after the consent of the employer, take an unpaid leave, other than leaves referred to herein.' Additionally, an employer may terminate an employee, if an employee does not resume work upon completion of applicable sick leave. This is under Article 31 (5) of the Employment Law, which states, 'The employer may dismiss the employee if he fails to report to work, after exhausting his sick leave referred to in this Article, and the employee shall reserve all his entitlements pursuant to the provisions of this Decree-Law and its Executive Regulations.' The Employment Law and its subsequent ministerial decrees are silent on the nature of sickness to avail of sick leave. Based on the aforementioned provisions of law, you may apply to your employer stipulated sick leave as per the Employment Law and request additional days of sick leave on compassionate grounds considering your serious health issues. In accordance with Article 31 (1) of the Employment Law, you are eligible for full salary for the first 15 days of your sick leave. Thereafter, half salary for the next 30 days of sick leave and without any pay for any subsequent period of your sick leave. Furthermore, you must provide a medical certificate/report to your employer on availing sick leave within 3 days from the date of you availing sick leave. As you intend to avail long sick leave, you may request your employer to combine your sick leave with annual leave and further if required you may also request to grant you unpaid leave due to your long-term sickness.

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