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• Give due consideration to the employee's personal problems within reason

• Agree a reasonable time period over which the employee's attendance can be assessed

• Indicate what the next step will be if the employee fails to reach the standard required. These
standards or targets should be specified.

After the counselling session a letter will be drafted confirming the facts, the action to be taken and
specifying what will happen if attendance is not improved. If, after further reviews, it is still not
possible for you to achieve the level of attendance set out, then you may be dismissed on the grounds
of incapability. The Company reserves the right to terminate an employee's employment in the event
of repeated short-term absences.

2.13.13 Long-term Sickness Absence
The Company will treat all employees who are seriously ill for a prolonged period of time with
sensitivity and care. Each case will be dealt with individually whilst following company policy.

In the case of prolonged absence due to sickness or injury (i.e. 2 consecutive weeks or more sickness
absence in any 12-month period) the Company reserves the right to ask you to attend the Company
doctor and/or to ask for a medical report from your GP, to advise us on your fitness for work. The
results of any such examination will, of course, be confidential and the Company will meet any cost.

You are required to maintain regular contact with your MANAGER for the duration of your illness. In
the case of ongoing sickness or illness you must telephone your Manager every Monday, advising that
the absence is going to continue and your expected return date if known. Medical certificates must
also be submitted on a weekly basis or as agreed with your MANAGER.

2.13.14 Attendance during Adverse Weather

From time to time, extreme weather may seriously delay or prevent you from attending work.
Whilst we expect you to make all reasonable effort to attend, there may be some occasions where
this is not possible. This may be due to road closures or a lack of public transport due to prevailing
weather conditions.

In developing this policy, account was taken of the ‘Be Winter Ready’ booklet produced by the Office
of Emergency Planning and developed in association with other organisations including the
Department of Education & Skills, the RSA, An Garda Siochána, the Health & Safety Authority, and
Met Éireann.

RED Weather Warnings are defined as heavy snow or ice accumulations, flooding, hurricane or
tornado damage that can seriously impact on employees and effects the normal operations of the
Company.
Most adverse weather warnings are issued in advance, and adequate time is provided for all
employees to take preventative and corrective measure.

The company will keep itself up to date, with local and national weather forecasts and will advise all
staff as to its plans regarding what action and procedures must be taken.

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