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Managing Absenteeism & Sick Leave Abuse March 2026

Thursday, 19 March 2026 | Virtual

R997.50 (excl. VAT)

Absenteeism and sick leave abuse are costing employers millions each year—and the challenge has intensified under the Labour Laws Amendment Act, which expands parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave. Join this focused workshop to master the legal, procedural, and HR strategies to manage absenteeism effectively, prevent abuse, and protect productivity.

Great news, registrations are OPEN!

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Time & Location


19 March 2026, Thursday, 09:00 - 12:00

Virtual

About The Event

With the Labour Laws Amendment Act introducing extended parental, adoption, and commissioning parental leave, managing absenteeism has become more complex and more critical than ever. This workshop delivers the insight and tools you need to maintain productivity, ensure compliance, and deal decisively with leave abuse.


Delegates will gain a clear understanding of how to identify problematic patterns, verify legitimate absences, and apply consistent and legally sound processes when managing employee attendance. The session will also unpack how COVID-19-related leave, combined with new categories like adoption and surrogacy leave, have expanded overall leave exposure for employers.


Key Focus Areas:

  • Overview of all leave types and their legal frameworks

  • Calculating the annual cost of leave to the employer

  • Identifying leave abuse patterns and red flags

  • Determining valid medical certificates and evidentiary requirements

  • Implementing an effective process flow to manage and address abuse

  • Tracking all leave types in compliance with Labour Relations and BCEA standards

  • Real-world case studies and best-practice guidance for HR and line managers.

By attending, you’ll learn to balance compliance and operational efficiency, protect against abuse, and develop a proactive absence management framework aligned with South African labour law.


Event Details

Format: Virtual Workshop | Duration: 09:00 - 12:00

Price: R997.50 excl. VAT

Contact: info@globalbusiness.co.za for more info.


Presented by Global Business Solutions (GBS)—Your Partner in Strategic HR Compliance


All workshops are offered as customised in-house training that can be presented virtually or on-site.

*All courses and conferences are subject to minimum delegate numbers.


GBS is:

Qualifying Small Enterprise

Level 2 B-BBEE Contributor

53% Black Owned

More than 51% Black Women Owned

More about the presenter:


Grant Wilkinson

Executive at Kirchmanns Inc., Senior Consultant at Global Business Solutions and SASLAW WC Committee Member

Grant is an admitted attorney with a wide range of experience in both consulting and training. Grant’s focus areas are: Labour Law, industrial relations, legislative development, commercial law, consumer protection, corporate governance, and human resources.

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