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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
On 29 April 2016, to tackle the serious health problems caused by prolonged periods of sitting, employers are being urged to participate in “On your feet Britain”. Should you get involved?
Published 10.03.2016
You’ve received a fit note from an employee but disagree with the doctor’s assessment and recommendations. Are you obliged to follow what’s been said or can you challenge the advice?
Published 22.04.2016
There are many ways an occupational health advisor can assist your business, such as helping you reduce short-term sickness absence levels. But what else can they do and how much might their services
cost?
Published 18.05.2011
One of your employees has just been signed off sick by their GP. A colleague claims that as they are considered to be unfit for work you can’t make any attempt to contact them. Is this really true?
Published 09.05.2014
Whilst many employers tend to favour occupational health advisors (OHAs) over GPs, you still have to do some legwork. So could an “OH case management” service provider be the answer?
Published 14.05.2012
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
You have the right to refer employees with high levels of sickness absence to an independent medical advisor. Whilst you can’t force them to attend an appointment, is there any way to reduce the risk
of them refusing?
Published 16.01.2013
Many employees assume that when they’re off sick their employer can’t make any attempt to contact them. But this isn’t true; you can even visit them at home provided you go about it the right way. So
how is this done?
Published 27.01.2011
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