The idea that staff are always ready for action should make all bosses happy. But so-called “presenteeism” is not always good news. What can you do about it and what are the benefits to the business?
Published 12.06.2019
Some 415,000 employees miss a minimum of one day’s work each year due to unexpected dental health problems. Is there anything you can do to help prevent this pain and what might be the business
benefits?
Published 16.10.2019
The number of days the average employee takes off sick is at its lowest level since records began. However, that’s not the case at your business - especially in winter. What can you do about it?
Published 13.02.2018
Getting the long-term sick back to work is going to be a key government objective over the coming months. But what’s in it for your company? Are there any advantages in looking at rehabilitation now?
If so, how do you go about it?
Published 15.03.2006
An employee has produced a “fit note” which states they may return to work if certain workplace adjustments are made. But the directors are worried as these appear too expensive to implement. Are
they bound by the GP’s advice?
Published 06.07.2010
It’s possible that an employee may experience a reaction after having a COVID-19 vaccine. If they require time off work for this reason, are they automatically entitled to paid time off?
Published 04.05.2021
Any healthcare professional who’s a registered nurse, occupational therapist, pharmacist or physiotherapist can now issue a fit note. But are they able to sign employees off work for any reason and
give advice outside their areas of expertise?
Published 20.09.2022
If you give employees their normal pay (or a percentage of normal pay) whilst off sick for a number of weeks, how much will you have to pay if they regularly work more than their contracted hours?
Published 12.03.2008
A colleague is reviewing your sickness absence policy and wants to know if there are any situations where you can automatically force a sick employee to stay away from work. What’s the legal position
here?
Published 29.04.2015