How to introduce and manage an occupational sick pay scheme

Author: Sue West

Summary

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• Understand how the statutory sick pay scheme operates.
• Consider what the organisation wants to achieve by introducing an occupational sick pay scheme.
• Be aware that occupational sick pay will have contractual status.
• Set out clearly the factors that determine entitlement to occupational sick pay.
• Decide on the rate(s) of occupational sick pay and for how long it will be paid.
• Decide how previous sickness absence levels will affect employees' entitlement to occupational sick pay.
• Specify the rules for how employees should advise the employer of their absence.
• Specify the requirements for certification of absence.
• Define roles and responsibilities within the organisation in relation to managing the scheme.
• Review the scheme to ensure that it is delivering its objectives and operating effectively.