Breakdown after First Day Employed

Sue

We have a new employee, whose first day was Thursday. Today, on Friday, we received a call from his wife that he's in the hospital with a nervous breakdown. The hiring manager wants to fire him and fill the position with their 2nd choice. I'm saying he may be covered by ADA and state disability laws. We're waiting for more information. My question is, if he needs time for treatment, how much time would you allow for a one-day employee? Our attendance policy starts discipline at 6 days absence and termination at 12.

Don D

It should go without saying that the 'hiring manager' has given you bad advice. The employee will no doubt have ADA protection. I would think it very unwise to apply an attendance policy to this situation since ADA is part of the mix now. He'll probably be able to return to work in two weeks. At least he got help. Imagine the people you employ who have not.

Balloonman

So what did you decide Sue?
My $0.02 worth!
DJ The Balloonman

System

I'm not so sure it's ADA, but tread softly until you know for sure.

James Sokolowski
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