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- Type:
- Policies and documents
A model letter to confirm what has been agreed following an informal long-term sickness absence return-to-work meeting (also known as a "return-to-work interview").
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- Type:
- Policies and documents
A model form to record an informal return-to-work meeting (also known as a "return-to-work interview") taking place after long-term sickness absence.
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- Type:
- Policies and documents
A model policy to use as a guide to conducting an informal return-to-work meeting (also known as a "return-to-work interview") taking place after long-term sickness absence.
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- Type:
- Consultations
The Government consults on proposals to support disabled people and people with long-term health conditions to remain in work.
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- Type:
- How to
Updated to include additional information on the risks of dismissing employees who are entitled to receive payments under a permanent health insurance scheme.
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- Type:
- Policies and documents
Updated to highlight the EAT decision in Kelly v Royal Mail Group Ltd, in which a long-serving employee was dismissed for frequent and lengthy absences.
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- Type:
- Line manager briefings
A line manager briefing setting out the importance of return-to-work meetings in reducing short-term sickness absence levels and helping to ensure that employees are engaged, productive and working to the best of their ability. The briefing provides practical guidance for line managers on holding return-to-work meetings, as well as providing "Talking points" for training sessions.
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- Date:
- 23 May 2019
- Type:
- Survey analysis
XpertHR's latest survey finds that sickness absence rates remain unchanged for 2019, but employers continue to underestimate the total cost of such absence to the business.
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- Date:
- 25 April 2019
- Type:
- Survey analysis
XpertHR's research into occupational sick pay looks at the benefits on offer, including any service requirements, and the circumstances in which sick pay may be withheld.
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- Date:
- 25 April 2019
- Type:
- Podcasts and webinars
Jo Broadbent, counsel knowledge lawyer at law firm Hogan Lovells, discusses the legal framework protecting pregnant employees and the health and safety considerations employers should be aware of.