Although ‘flu is a major cause of sickness absence, it’s probably not your main concern during the summer months. But by offering vaccinations to staff now, you could reduce its impact on your
business and save money; how?
Published 02.06.2011
Winter brings with it higher rates of sickness absence. But this time around there’s also swine ‘flu. Yet the government has now launched its free vaccination programme, so can you insist an employee
has it to protect your business?
Published 20.11.2009
To help minimise staff sickness absence rates over the winter months, it’s been suggested that you could offer all employees a small financial incentive to have a ‘flu and/or COVID-19 jab. Why is
this a bad idea?
Published 26.10.2021
On average, homeworking employees take 2.4 days’ sickness absence each year. This figure is much lower than for work-based employees. If a homeworker informs you that they are unwell, what should you
do?
Published 03.11.2020
The World Health Organisation recently said a ‘flu pandemic was “imminent”. When the media jumped on the story, it caused public alarm. How can you deal with staff who go sick, or refuse to come to
work because of such reports?
Published 02.06.2009
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
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
Many employees will cry off sick at the first sign of illness. But suppose that one turns up who is clearly unfit for work. Could you send them home and insist that they stay there until recovered?
If so, what happens about their pay?
Published 11.03.2011
The ‘flu season will be with us again very soon. You’re thinking about offering a vaccination for all staff. Will it work and what might be the financial implications?
Published 06.10.2005
An employee has been diagnosed with cancer and is insisting that he’ll be able to work as normal throughout his treatment. Under the circumstances, you very much doubt this but can you insist he goes
off sick?
Published 24.02.2015