As the number of monkeypox cases in the UK rises, employers have been advised to conduct risk assessments and ensure they follow standard sickness procedures if a worker becomes infected. Ashleigh Webber pulls together advice for employers whose staff may be infected or at risk of infection with monkeypox.
Our research finds that coronavirus continued to impact sickness absence rates in 2021, particularly in organisations where working from home is not an option.
Huw Cooke, senior associate at Burges Salmon, guides you through the nuts and bolts of effective sickness absence management before discussing some of the tricky challenges that can arise.
There have been multiple reports of employers limiting the sick pay entitlement of employees who have chosen not to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Consultant editor Darren Newman explains the potential risks in terms of contractual entitlements, discrimination and employee relations.
For periods of incapacity that start from 17 December 2021 until 26 January 2022, there is a temporary increase to the number of days during which employees are not required to provide medical evidence of sickness absence for statutory sick pay purposes from seven days to 28 days.