Winter brings with it higher rates of sickness absence. But this time around there’s also swine ‘flu. Yet the government has now launched its free vaccination programme, so can you insist an employee
has it to protect your business?
Published 20.11.2009
A swine ‘flu pandemic has been declared with over 6,000 cases now confirmed in the UK. Some say at its peak staff absence rates will reach 75%. So what steps can you take now to keep your business
running?
Published 08.07.2009
The World Health Organisation recently said a ‘flu pandemic was “imminent”. When the media jumped on the story, it caused public alarm. How can you deal with staff who go sick, or refuse to come to
work because of such reports?
Published 02.06.2009
Many employees will cry off sick at the first sign of illness. But suppose that one turns up who is clearly unfit for work. Could you send them home and insist that they stay there until recovered?
If so, what happens about their pay?
Published 11.03.2011
Employees will often look for ways to try it on at your expense. One trick is to get signed off sick just before they’re due to go on holiday and then say that they shouldn’t lose that leave. If this
happens, how should you deal with it?
Published 30.04.2009
An employee has informed you that he’s having a vasectomy soon and will need to be off for a few days. You don’t think he’s entitled to any paid sick leave as the procedure isn’t for medical reasons.
What’s the situation?
Published 24.03.2014
Although ‘flu is a major cause of sickness absence, it’s probably not your main concern during the summer months. But by offering vaccinations to staff now, you could reduce its impact on your
business and save money; how?
Published 02.06.2011
A subscriber recently granted an employee’s last-minute holiday request so they could go skiing. But the only winter break they got was one in their leg! The question is: are they entitled to sick
pay as the injury was their own fault?
Published 24.03.2010
Let’s suppose that an employee has telephoned in saying they feel a bit under the weather. However, rather than going off sick, they’re offering to work from home which would mean they still get full
pay. Do you have to say “yes”?
Published 26.03.2013