Introduction

When an employee joins the Company they are required to disclose any existing long-term medical condition, such as any previous back strain or injury or any chronic condition, which may affect their ability to do the work for which they are employed.

Termination of Employment on Medical Grounds

In the event that a medical practitioner, appointed and paid for by the Company and acceptable to the employee, should determine that the employee is so disabled or incapacitated or ill as to be unable to continue to perform normal duties for a continuous period of four (4) weeks, the Company may terminate the employment agreement.

Refer also to policy on Sick Leave for further information.

Accident or Injury

For serious or long-term accident or injury, the course of action will be determined on a case-by-case basis by People Support.  In general, a reasonable period of time for recovery will be allowed and if necessary, support offered to assist the employee to return to work.

Where an extensive absence from work is likely, (this is not valid in cases where the employee and the Company have already agreed to a specific period of paid special leave in advance of a surgical operation, or other medical treatment) a prognosis from a registered medical practitioner of the Company’s choice may be sought with the employee’s permission.  (The Company recognises that the employee’s health is a sensitive issue and that their right to privacy will be respected at all times).

Employees, however, must accept that withholding information may result in the Company making a decision based only on the information available.