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
You’ve noticed that one of your employees is regularly taking an odd day’s sickness absence here and there. What’s the best way to tackle this short-term sickness absence problem?
Published 29.08.2023
One of your employees telephoned in sick a week ago and remains unwell. However, they’ve not yet provided you with a fit note from their GP which states that they are “not fit for work”. Can you
withhold payment of statutory sick pay (SSP) in this situation?
Published 28.07.2023
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
You’ve invited an employee to a return-to-work interview after a recent episode of sickness absence. However, they are refusing to disclose the reason behind their absence. Are they obliged to do so,
or can they keep quiet?
Published 20.03.2023
In a 2021 case, the employer dismissed an employee after he was seen at a social club smoking during a period of sickness absence. The tribunal has now ruled that this was an unfair dismissal. Why?
Published 29.07.2021
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
You’re going to hold a welfare meeting with an employee who’s currently on long-term sick leave. How should you open the meeting and what questions can you ask that are non-discriminatory?
Published 20.02.2023
Due to the credit crunch, you want to cut costs; a colleague mentioned reviewing your sickness absence policy as a way of doing this. What are the key non-contractual areas that you could tighten up
on?
Published 03.12.2008