[tx75070]

I have a new employee that has been here for a little over a month. She has asked for a paid sick day leave for 1 day next week and has a doctors note. I think she is getting an outpatient surgery done. Anyway I want to know what the rule is or norm for allowing sick leave in this situation. I will give her the day off, but should it be paid or unpaid? The nice part of me wants to say no big deal take the day off paid, but I don't want to set a free for all precendence in the office. Advice please.

[PDLM]

Do unto others as you would be done to. Which would you prefer if it was you that needed the surgery?

[freeier]

but what is said is true. you do not want to set a precedence over something that other staff will harp on in the future.

depending on whether there is a probation period. most people has an employment contract that states that medical leave taken during the probation period are not paid.

if yours is a very small company and she is generally hardworking, everyone gets along well, then just let her take a day off...

[Misty]

I would give the day off too if it's genuine, perhaps you could suggest she makes the appointment for the afternoon so she only needs a half day which is a compromise for both sides.

[jaykay]

http://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/faq/cap57g_whole.htm

Will explain the sick leave entitlements. These are used by a lot of the multinationals here.