Change to COVID 19 SSP Waiting Days
From tomorrow (25th March 2022) sick pay is no longer payable from day one to employees who are off sick from work due to COVID-19. Going forward any employee who [...]
24
03, 2022
19
12, 2021
Temporary change to self certification rules
It was announced on Friday (17h December) that the Government is making a temporary change to the rules around self-certification periods and sickness. Presently employees can self-certificate for 7 days [...]
15
06, 2021
Supporting employees through the menopause
On average, menopause tends to occur when women are in their mid to late 40s or early 50s, however this is not always the case. Research has also shown that one in [...]
7
07, 2016
Managing long term sickness
Long-term sickness is difficult to handle. Everyone is susceptible to illness, and dismissals where no fault is involved are always difficult. Employees who have been away from work on long-term [...]
7
07, 2016
Short Term Absence – Return to Work Interviews
Return-to-work interviews should normally be conducted by the employee’s immediate supervisor or manager. The interview identifies the cause of the absence and provides an opportunity to explore any particular problems the [...]
4
07, 2016
Parental Leave
Eligible employees can take unpaid parental leave to look after their child’s welfare, eg to: spend more time with their children look at new schools settle children into new childcare [...]
4
07, 2016
Time off for Family and Dependants
Employees are allowed time off to deal with an emergency involving a dependant. A dependant could be a spouse, partner, child, grandchild, parent, or someone who depends on the employee for care. [...]