Elderly Employee with attendance issues

tgreen

Customer has a 65 year old employee who is a tenured employee, but whom has also experienced attendance issues. NOW, this employee has fallen and broken her arm. She did this back in April and still has not returned back to work. We would like to find a replacement for this employee, but would like some suggestions as to how to complete this process without finding ourselves at risk.

Thanks in advance for your help!

joannie

I suppose the first question to be answered is does your company have to comply with FMLA?

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Cheryl S SPHR

I agree with joannie on the first question. Either way, I would handle it the same as any other employee, regardless of age. Medical certification is likely in order due to the extended absence.

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sonny

i agree with Cheryl. .forget the age and treat the same way you would any other employee.