The new “Fitness for Work” forms are due to be introduced in less than three weeks, but the results of a survey published by Aviva Health suggests there is still ignorance about these from most employers & employees, and among those aware of the changes, many don’t think these will help. Among the 500 employers [...]
Read morePost created on: March 19th, 2010
Further to the European Court of Justice decisions in the cases of Stringer and Pereda, the Department of Business, Innovation & Skills published guidance on the interaction between annual leave and sick leave.
Read morePost created on: February 24th, 2010
The Department for Work & Pensions has published “Statement of Fitness for Work, A guide for employers“. Under the new “Fit Note” scheme, there will still be an option for doctors to advise that your employee is “not fit for work” – just like the current sick note scheme. However, from 6 April, doctors will [...]
Read morePost created on: February 22nd, 2010