Q: I have a question regarding taking sick leave for an elective cosmetic surgery.
In the past, we had approved Sick leaves for elective surgeries as they were health-related to employees. However, the manager has raised a question, particularly about elective cosmetic surgery and says that the employee needs to use Annual leave and not Sick leave as they are not actually sick. The Act states sick or injured, which is where we have different opinions. could you please advise regarding this situation?
A: Being sick is very wide-ranging, and surgery could be linked to the mental health of the employee. So, I would allow the employee to take SL.