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
19th October 2021
Absence management focus
Best practice advice to help employers balance workforce wellbeing with workplace absence.
Can you contact employees on sick leave?
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
30th September 2021
Can you sack someone on sick leave?
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,
30th September 2021
Long COVID sickness absence guide
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
26th August 2021
Employees refusing to return to work due to COVID
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
25th July 2021
Can employees go on holiday while off sick?
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
27th June 2021
Malingering, fake illness & disciplinaries
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
25th June 2021
Employee signed off work with stress
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
19th February 2021
Dealing with unauthorised absence from work
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
20th July 2020
Fit note guidance for employers
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
17th May 2020
Pregnancy-related sickness absence: HR FAQs
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.
23rd February 2020
Dealing with long term sickness absence
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
10th October 2019
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