Sickness Issues and SSP

Businesses lose a lot of money through sickness absence, not all of it medically justified. While many of the issues can be handled on the basis of give and take, there are times when clear policies and decisive action are needed.

This briefing covers:

• Statutory sick pay.
• Keeping sickness absence under control.
• Coping with long-term sickness.
• Dismissing sick employees.