BLOG Written on 14 July 2025 When an employee calls in sick, it’s natural for employers to want to understand the situation. However, questions around
BLOG In an increasingly uncertain operating environment in which businesses are facing sustained financial pressure, employers want certainty around costs. This includes security that they
BLOG Sickness Absence | Frequently Asked Questions 1. Can employer terminate employment for sick absence? While occasional sickness absence is normal, you may have noticed
Sickness absences are a headache for all employers. But if you have a diverse workforce some unexpected challenges arise. Imagine that an employee goes on
BLOG Imagine the situation. You have invited an employee to a disciplinary meeting. You have informed them of the date, time and place of the
A recent decision by the Court of Appeal has highlighted that employers need to look at the reasons behind an employee’s conduct. The case acts
Often employers feel helpless when dealing with employees’ frequent short-term absences, which have a significant disruptive effect on staffing levels and productivity. For manufacturing employers,
For all employers, absences are very disruptive. In some sectors, if someone calls in sick, the work can wait. However, in the care sector, the
Many people are swapping tobacco cigarettes for e-cigarettes, with Public Health England estimating that there are around 2. 8 million adults using them in Great
HR seems to be the bane of many employers’ existence. Do you feel stressed about how to attract and retain the best talent for your
