I have an employee who has been with us for two years, I know recently he has been thinking of moving on allthough he has not has this discussion directly with myself. Anyway on Monday he called to say he was taking the day off sick, something he has never done before but of course i was fine with that and greatful he actually informed me. But i have not heard from him since, he will not answer his phone, My husband even went to the house today and he was not there. So my question is how long do i wait as essentially he is still working for me and i still have to pay him, I do have reason to believe he has or is looking for another job which is fine as like i said he has been very withdrawn and had quite a negative impact on my team lately.
I realize he has to produce a doctors certificate in order to recieve sick pay but if he is indeed well which i believe he is how long do i leave it before i take action? And if i actually fire him for this am i liable to pay severance or is it a with cause action? Also allthough i have not had verbal or written confirmation of his resignation does there become a point legally when it is automatically presumed after so many days without contact??
So many questions i know but really could use some advice.
Thanks
I realize he has to produce a doctors certificate in order to recieve sick pay but if he is indeed well which i believe he is how long do i leave it before i take action? And if i actually fire him for this am i liable to pay severance or is it a with cause action? Also allthough i have not had verbal or written confirmation of his resignation does there become a point legally when it is automatically presumed after so many days without contact??
So many questions i know but really could use some advice.
Thanks