Dealing with employee absence – both frequent short-term absence and longer-term absence - is a regular feature of managing people but you may not be aware that, as an employer, you have rights as well as a variety of legal responsibilities - primarily under the Equality Act, the Employment Rights Act and the Health and Safety at Work Act. We also know that employees are much more likely to return to work safely and productively following long-term sickness absence if they are well supported by their employer both during their absence and on their return. So, what do you need…

RIE Solutions9 November 2023