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- Date:
- 3 December 2021
- Type:
- Commentary and insights
As well as continuing to deal with workplace issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic, there will be many other important employment law developments for HR to grapple with in 2022. What does HR need to do to meet its obligations and prepare for the coming year?
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- Type:
- Survey analysis
Our latest data on sickness absence rates and costs reveals the lowest figures in 15 years, primarily due to the restrictions imposed as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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- Type:
- Letters and forms
A model letter informing an employee absent from work due to sickness that their pay will be stopped or reduced.
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- Type:
- Interactive flowcharts
Use this medical reports flowchart to obtain a medical report on an employee's health or medical condition, to apprise yourself on their health or medical condition.
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- Type:
- Survey analysis
Our latest survey on sickness absence shows a slight upward turn in absence rates, but with the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it may be that 2020 will be something of an anomaly when it comes to sickness absence metrics.
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- Date:
- 19 March 2020
- Type:
- Commentary and insights
Consultant editor Darren Newman discusses the changes to the statutory sick pay system brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, and suggests the current crisis may well result in a full review of the system.
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- Type:
- Employment law cases
In TSN v Hyvinvointialan Liitto Ry; AKT v Satamaoperaattorit Ry, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) held that, in the absence of domestic legislation or collective agreements to the contrary, workers on sick leave are not entitled to carry over any paid annual leave over and above the EU minimum of four weeks.
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- Date:
- 15 October 2019
- Type:
- Podcasts and webinars
We discuss trends in labour turnover and sickness absence rates based on data gathered by XpertHR.
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- Type:
- Survey analysis
Sickness absence interventions are most commonly triggered by employees being absent on three or four different occasions in a rolling 12-month period or by an absence for a total of 10 cumulative days.
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- Type:
- Letters and forms
A model letter to confirm what has been agreed following an informal long-term sickness absence return-to-work meeting (also known as a "return-to-work interview").