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By the beginning of 2013 most GPs will be using the DWP’s new electronic fit note system, “e-Med”. Why is this change good news for employers?
Published 24.09.2012
One of our subscribers has just encountered their first fit note. But they can’t implement the GP’s recommendations. So they’ve asked us to explain what happens in this situation and if there is
anything else they could do.
Published 11.05.2010
When the government recently issued updated guidance on fit notes, parts of the media said that it “had granted employers permission to reject the advice contained in a GP’s fit note for the first
time”. Is that right?
Published 17.05.2013
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
One of your employees recently handed in their notice. Since then they’ve been routinely calling in sick. Under the circumstances, you seriously doubt this is genuine. So can you simply refuse to pay
them any sick pay?
Published 10.04.2012
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
An employee is due to start ten days’ annual leave shortly. However, they’ve just presented you with a fit note which says “no work for four weeks”. What should that period of time now be classed as:
sickness absence or holiday?
Published 11.06.2013
Under the new Fit for Work (FfW) service you can refer an employee for a free occupational health assessment after four weeks’ continuous sickness absence. Is there any limit on how many referrals
you can make in total?
Published 23.03.2015
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