You’ve just told an employee that you’re commencing disciplinary action against him. The following day he submitted a doctor’s certificate signing him off sick for a few weeks. What should you do
now?
Published 10.02.2005
There are many ways an occupational health advisor can assist your business, such as helping you reduce short-term sickness absence levels. But what else can they do and how much might their services
cost?
Published 18.05.2011
You’ve referred an employee to an independent medical professional whose report has concluded that they aren’t disabled under the Equality Act 2010. Is their opinion sufficient for you to defend a
disability discrimination claim?
Published 20.11.2014
Employers who need help dealing with health conditions and sickness absence are now able to access the advice section of the new Fit for Work service. What’s on offer?
Published 30.01.2015
When an employee was first signed off, the sick note said “chest infection”. Now it cites “stress” as the reason for his absence. Either way, you want him out if he can’t do the job. But what step
must you take before even trying to fire him?
Published 10.02.2010
An employee has been on long-term sick leave with depression. They’re now ready to return and you need to re-integrate them into your workplace. What should you do initially and is there any external
help available?
Published 09.02.2012
It’s common for employees to fail to turn up to disciplinary hearings. You probably reschedule the meeting and if they still fail to show again, hold it in their absence. In light of new case law, is
this still a safe strategy?
Published 02.11.2006
You have the right to refer employees with high levels of sickness absence to an independent medical advisor. Whilst you can’t force them to attend an appointment, is there any way to reduce the risk
of them refusing?
Published 16.01.2013
An employee has failed to show up at a disciplinary hearing. They claim this is because the proceedings are “stressing them out”. As this gem of an excuse could be wheeled out indefinitely, what
could you do instead?
Published 18.05.2011