Category Archives for "Sickness"
Fining Employees For Calling In Sick
Fining Employees For Calling In SickEmployment Law & HR Updates, Straight To Your Inbox Can you Charge an admin fee to employees for calling in sick?It has been revealed that a company in the Healthcare industry were imposing fines of £50 when employees phoned in sick. It has also been alleged that workers were not […]
Continue ReadingStress in the Workplace
Stress in the Workplace is categorised as an adverse reaction to excessive pressure. A person who is experiencing stress can demonstrate other physical and psychological conditions, such as anxiety or depression.
Continue ReadingWhat is Occupational Health?
Occupational Health focuses on the physical and mental wellbeing of an employee for the prevention and treatment of job-related injuries and illnesses.
Continue ReadingLong Term Absence And Holiday Pay
When an employee is absent from work for a substantial period, this inevitably means that they do not have an opportunity to use their holiday entitlement.
Continue ReadingWhat To Do When An Employee Goes Off With Stress Before A Disciplinary Hearing
Employees that are unwilling or unable to attend a disciplinary hearing is a common workplace occurrence. However, when the employee is unable to attend due to ill-health, namely stress, it can make the situation slightly more complicated. Employees generally believe if they are signed off sick, they can avoid disciplinary proceedings. However, this is not […]
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