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 04.01.2023
It’s a proven fact that employers who conduct return-to-work interviews have lower sickness absence rates than those who don’t. So if you want to introduce such a system for the first time, what’s
the best way to go about it?
Published 02.07.2012
Following a period of sickness absence, an employee has been invited to a return-to-work interview. However, they’ve refused to discuss their health with the person who will be conducting it. What’s
the answer to this problem?
Published 27.06.2014
As part of your sickness absence management procedures, you require all employees to attend a return to work interview. But suppose they object to the person who will be conducting it - are they
allowed to do this?
Published 04.05.2017
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 15.05.2023
Apparently, women take 49 days’ more sick leave than men. But how can you tackle this tricky problem without it triggering a sex discrimination claim?
Published 20.06.2011
A problem with short-term sickness absence has been identified in your workplace. But the culprit is expecting and claims all her time off has been “pregnancy-related”. Must you accept this
explanation at face value?
Published 05.05.2011
You should hold return to work interviews for every period of sickness absence as evidence shows that they help to reduce the incidence of short-term sickness absences. How should you approach these
interviews?
Published 03.06.2021
When an employee is off long-term sick, you can ask to visit them at home. Whilst the employee isn’t obliged to agree to your request, many will give their consent. What should you do following a
home visit to a sick employee?
Published 20.10.2022
You have an employee who is signed off long-term sick and, currently, showing no signs of a return. How long must you wait until it’s safe to dismiss them on incapacity grounds?
Published 26.08.2014