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Sickness Absence | Frequently Asked Questions

30th April 2020 No Comments

BLOG Sickness Absence | Frequently Asked Questions 1. Can employer terminate employment for sick absence? While occasional sickness absence is normal, you may have noticed

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Use it or lose it? | New rules on carrying over annual leave lost to long-term sickness absence

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With 2019 almost over and many employers approaching a new annual leave period, if you have staff off on long-term sick with annual leave left

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The dangers of treating maternity-related sickness absence like other illness

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When it comes to employment law, itโ€™s typically advised that treating everybody the same is the best way to avoid claims. However, in relation to

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ABSENCE | Managing sickness during the flu season

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As we say goodbye to the summer, attention is now on common autumn and winter illnesses. These illnesses can be very disruptive as they cause

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This week Muslims all around the country will be celebrating Eid al-Adha. This is considered one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar.

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After a long period of illness or injury, medical advice may recommend a phased return to work. The aim of a phased return to work

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Itโ€™s not just celebrities who are going under the knife. According to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, 51,000 Britons chose to have cosmetic

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BLOG Put a stop to fake sickness absences! Employers face many challenges when dealing with sickness absences. It gets much more difficult when you face

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