Bi-annual LELR - Autumn 2015 [136]

Dealing with long-term sickness absence

There is plenty of evidence that getting back to work, provided the person is fit enough, helps recovery and retention of employment.

Dealing with short-term sickness absence

Despite the government’s claim that we are now in a period of economic growth, many organisations still continue to review their employment policies.

An overview of the Health and Work Service

The Health and Work Service (HWS), a new government funded occupational health scheme, was introduced by the Department of Work and Pensions on a phased basis in January 2015.