Sickness absence and sick pay

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  Tasks

  Benchmark absence rates and costs

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  Arrange cover for long-term sickness absence

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  Keep a record of statutory sick pay paid

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  Explain to a sick employee why they are not entitled to statutory sick pay

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  Implement a phased return to work from sickness absence

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  Handle the situation where an employee goes off sick at the outset of a disciplinary investigation or during the disciplinary process

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  How to

  How to implement a phased return to work after long-term sickness absence

  Practical guidance on implementing a phased return to work after long-term sickness absence, including the duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees.

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  Tasks

  Introduce, manage and review an occupational sick pay scheme

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  Deal with the situation where a fit note contains recommendations to facilitate the employee's return to work

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  Work out if an employee is entitled to statutory sick pay