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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
In April 2015 there were reports about a doctor who wrote an amusing letter when an employee was asked to produce medical evidence for one day’s sickness absence. What are the rules regarding the
issue of fit notes?
Published 23.04.2015
It’s been suggested that a sick employee is well enough to work. So you’re thinking about hiring a private investigator to take covert video recordings of them. Can the footage be used as evidence
during disciplinary proceedings?
Published 09.09.2011
Recently, one of your employees got in a taxi only to discover it was being driven by a member of staff who’s signed off sick. As he’s getting full sick pay you’re understandably annoyed. But can you
dismiss him for gross misconduct?
Published 19.02.2009
On April 6, GP sick notes will be replaced with new “fit notes”. These are supposed to slash the 172 million working days lost to sickness absence each year. But will they live up to the government’s
promises?
Published 23.02.2010
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed that pulling a sickie can amount to a fundamental breach of contract, giving you the right to dismiss. But what one thing must you be able to show first?
Published 14.04.2016
New research predicts that our ageing population will create unprecedented levels of ill-health problems within the next 20 years. So what are the risk areas and is there anything you can do now to
limit the effect on your business?
Published 19.06.2009
48% of workers have admitted to lying about the reason for their last day off “sick”. What’s the main reason for this and how do you tackle the problem?
Published 08.09.2010
Many employees call in “sick” only to post a comment on Facebook which spills the beans about what they’re really up to. How do you tackle this problem and decide whether it’s fraudulent sickness
absence?
Published 19.11.2010
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