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
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
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
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
It’s possible that an employee may experience a reaction after having a COVID-19 vaccine. If they require time off work for this reason, are they automatically entitled to paid time off?
Published 29.04.2021
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
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
The government is thinking of allowing employees with swine ‘flu to take 14 days off without producing a sick note. But is this as bad as it sounds?
Published 26.08.2009
Over the past few years, laser eye surgery has grown in popularity. Should an employee decide to have it done, must you grant any time off required as “sick leave” and do they have a right to be paid
during their absence?
Published 07.11.2011