What to Include in a Sickness Policy
Sick leave in the workplace is unavoidable, although a well-written and well-implemented sickness policy can help to manage these absences and inform staff of the procedures to follow if they are unfit for work. In this guide for employers, we look at what a sickness policy is and the benefits they bring the workplace. It […]
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 […]
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 […]
Enhanced Maternity Pay: Guide for Employers
Providing employees with enhanced contractual rights when it comes to maternity pay can help to attract and retain top talent within the workforce. However, employers should first understand how enhanced maternity pay provisions operate in practice, from how these differ to statutory maternity pay to the conditions that can be used to qualify any enhanced […]
Absence Management: Strategies for Employers
Time lost due to employee absence costs employers, both in relation to the unworked hours and in the time needed to manage the absence, arrange cover and provide support where required on the return to work. But absences from work are an inevitable part of running an organisation, where staff may be off work for […]
How to Support Employees Returning to Work After Stress Leave
Employees returning to work after stress leave are likely to need support and potentially adjustments to help them with the transition as they reintegrate and resume their roles. Stress-related absences can impact both the individual and the organisation, making it important to handle the return to work process with care, compassion and understanding. With the […]
Dependency Leave: Guide for UK Employers
As an employer, supporting employees dealing with emergencies at home forms part of your duty to safeguard their wellbeing and helps promote positive working relations. However, you also face the challenges of maintaining operations and minimising disruption and impact on your workforce when employees are absent without, or with limited, notice. In this guide, we […]
Phased Return to Work: Guide for Employers
A phased return to work allows employees to gradually resume their duties after a period of absence, often following illness, injury or long-term health issues. It usually involves reducing hours, workload or responsibilities for a temporary period, giving the employee time to adjust while supporting their recovery. For UK employers, implementing a phased return requires […]
KIT Days: Employer Guide to Keeping In Touch Days
Employees on maternity leave have the right to take up to ten optional keeping in touch days, known as KIT days, without impacting their statutory maternity entitlements. This guide for employers details the rules on keep in touch days and how these interact with wider maternity rights. What are keeping in touch (KIT) days? […]
Working During Maternity Leave: Employers’ Guide
Working during maternity leave in the UK can take several forms, including Keeping in Touch (KIT) days, self employment or working for another employer. KIT days allow employees to work up to 10 days during their maternity leave without ending their leave or losing statutory maternity pay (SMP). These days are entirely optional and must […]