Six for Sicks: A Half-Dozen Tips to Prevent Sick-Day Abuse by Building Staff

Aug. 1, 2014 — Does your super say he feels not so super on more days that seem reasonable? Most employees don't abuse paid or unpaid sick days — which most New York City employers must offer — but co-op and condo boards can attest that there there are those who do. How can you stop it? Writing on Lexology.com, attorney Joanna R. Vilos of Holland & Hart offers six simple tips to help curb fakers. And if you don't know what a PTO System is, well, it's about time you learned! Our favorite: "Tip #5: Adopt Sick Leave Incentive or Attendance Awards," followed by a half-dozen interesting examples like "Free lunch or a gift card for each quarter that an employee has perfect attendance" and "A floating personal day off with pay for every six months without calling in sick." Say, we're feeling better already!