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
When an employee returns to work following an episode of sickness absence, you should meet with them to discuss their recent non-attendance. But what if they refuse to talk about it because it’s too
embarrassing?
Published 09.10.2013
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
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
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
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
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
There are a couple of bank holidays in May. If you have employees who are expected to work on these days, you may well receive a telephone call saying “I’m sick today”. How should you deal with this?
Published 28.04.2014
It’s been suggested that you could discourage sickness absence by rewarding employees who have a 100% attendance record with a few additional days’ holiday. Is this a good idea or a potential
headache?
Published 09.03.2015
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