How should employers manage long-term employee sickness is a question I am asked by business owners who are trying to balance compassion with legal obligations. Long-term absence can be challenging, both operationally and legally, and getting it wrong can expose...
Employment Law and Sickness – what UK employers need to know Employment law and sickness can be a difficult area for employers to manage. Most businesses want to support staff who are unwell, yet they also need to maintain productivity and control absence. The...
Sick Days for Part Time Employees: What UK Employers Need to Know Sick Days for Part Time Employees is often misunderstood, even in well-run businesses with clear HR policies. When working patterns vary, hours fluctuate, or staff work irregular shifts, employers can...
Employee Statement of Sickness: What UK Employers Need to Know Employee statement of sickness is a phrase that often causes confusion for employers, particularly smaller businesses without dedicated HR support. It usually comes into play during the early stages of...
Sick pay for part time employees Employers often ask me how sick pay for part time employees should work in practice when hours vary or when staff switch between regular and flexible patterns. I hear this question more from smaller employers who want to be fair but...
One of the most frequent issues I hear from clients is about an employee taking too many sick days UK. This can be disruptive, costly and sometimes unfair to colleagues who are left to pick up the workload. The challenge for employers is that sickness absence is a...
