How to spot a fake sick note
If you’ve been given a fit note by an employee and you’re not sure if it is genuine, would you know what to do? Employers
Best practice advice to help employers balance workforce wellbeing with workplace absence.
If you’ve been given a fit note by an employee and you’re not sure if it is genuine, would you know what to do? Employers
As an employer you will want to ensure the health and wellbeing of your employees during any period of sick leave. But there is a
As an employer, the law says you can sack someone on sick leave but you must have good reason and follow a fair dismissal procedure,
For a growing number of people, coronavirus continues to cause a range of symptoms that last for several weeks or even months post-infection, leading to
With the recent lifting of lockdown and public health restrictions, employers can start to plan a return to workplaces for furloughed employees or those who
Ordinarily, you would not expect an employee to be going on holiday while on sick leave. In many cases this would serve to undermine the
If an employee is genuinely sick or injured, they are entitled to take time off work to recover. If an employer suspects an employee of
Stress-related sickness absence has become increasingly prevalent in the workplace. Employers face a balancing act between supporting their employees’ wellbeing while minimising the risk of
Unauthorised absence from work can have a significant impact on your business, both in economical and operational terms. Given that these types of absence usually
The following fit note guidance will help you as an employer to understand the rules relating to fit notes, and how you can use the
Pregnancy-related sickness requires careful handling. Pregnant employees are afforded special legal status which must be accounted for in any approach to pregnancy-related sickness absence management.
Long term sickness absence requires careful management by employers. It is a balancing act between supporting the employee’s recovery and return to good health while