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What to do if a new employee takes leave in the first week? What companies should check first when a new employee falls ill

Published Apr 28, 2026 5:10 AM ・ Updated May 28, 2026 6:07 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

The General Incorporated Association Crea Human Resources Development Association will hold a seminar for the media on May 4, 2026, regarding how companies should respond when new employees fall ill. The seminar will explain legal aspects and practical considerations for absences, leaves of absence, and sick pay, emphasizing the importance of avoiding emotional responses.

When a new employee falls ill within a few days of joining the company, the first thing a company should do is not scold them or express opinions. It is to open the employment regulations and check in order: absence, leave of absence, and sick pay. Statutory annual paid leave usually cannot be used immediately, and the content of leave systems varies by company. This is a topic where it is easy to make mistakes if you act emotionally.

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Date: May 4, 2026, 12:00 PM~ (Time subject to change) Organizer: General Incorporated Association Crea Human Resources Development Association Content: For media and reporters (coverage and information provision)

Remarks: Individual interviews and online support available (flexible adjustment)

[Answers to these questions] ・What should be checked first if a new employee takes leave due to illness immediately after joining the company? ・Can annual paid leave be used immediately? ・What happens to salary if it is treated as an absence? ・How do leave systems differ by company? ・Is leave of absence applicable even during the probationary period? ・At what stage is a system response necessary if continuous absence is prolonged? ・When does eligibility for sick pay begin? ・What problems are likely to occur if the company responds emotionally?

[Lecturer Introduction] Jun Ono Certified Social Insurance Labor Consultant. Has lectured over 400 times at companies and educational institutions on harassment and labor training. Known for practical lectures that emphasize "how to apply laws to the field," and also supervises and lectures for the Employment Clean Planner qualification.

About General Incorporated Association Crea Human Resources Development Association

Established in 2023 as a group company of SA Co., Ltd. Develops qualification and training programs specializing in employment, labor, and harassment prevention. Over 750 people nationwide have obtained the "Employment Clean Planner" qualification and are active in companies, local governments, and educational settings.

[Employment Clean Planner Business Achievements] Cumulative participants: Over 750

Satisfaction rate: 93% (in-house survey)

Official website: https://koyo-clean.com/ Keywords:

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