Hi all,

I have a member of staff, already on 2nd written warning for unauthorized leave and not reporting his absenteeism.

He wasn't at work on Monday. Tuesday I saw him strolling around town about two blocks from work. On Wednesday he sent a sick certificate with another employee. This to me seems like sick leave abuse, and is compounded by the fact that his doctor is in Paarl and he lives in Paarl. However the people that handles my labour issues don't agree. I haven't yet asked him what he was doing in Kuils River (45km from Paarl) as I don't want to reveal my hand...

I'd like to get the opinion of the knowledgeable ladies and gents on this forum.