Is Working Whilst Signed Off Sick Allowed?
Sick leave is meant to give employees time to recover, but what happens when someone on sick leave carries out work, or is working another job? Working whilst signed off sick isn’t strictly prohibited by UK law, although an employer is under a statutory duty to ensure the health and wellbeing of its employees. Caution […]
Ill Health Severance Pay: Employer Guide & Rules
It’s a common misconception that dismissal due to ill health is automatically unfair or always unlawful. An employee can be both fairly and lawfully dismissed, as long as the employer has a valid reason, has made any reasonable adjustments where applicable, and has followed a fair procedure. Ill health severance pay is a financial payment […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Sick Leave for Employers
Sick leave is the time an employee takes off work due to illness or injury. In the UK, employees are entitled to take sick leave, but this time may not always be paid. Employers are legally required to pay Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) to eligible employees for up to 28 weeks. Employers may also offer […]