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Thursday 17th May 2012



Long Term Sickness Absences

Date: Tuesday 5th July 2011
Time: 8:30am to 10:00am
Cost: FREE and includes breakfast
Venue: Kingsley Napley LLP, Knights Quarter, 14 St Johns Lane, London, EC1M 4AJ
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What did the session cover?
Kingsley Napley’s employment team provided top tips for employers on how to stay in control of this perennial situation and avoid tribunal claims and common pitfalls. This included looking at:
  • The impact of "fit-notes"
  • Staying in touch with absent employees
  • Obtaining and using medical evidence
  • Dismissing fairly, including complying with the NICE guidelines
  • Common pitfalls in managing the procedure
  • Disability discrimination and the duty to make reasonable adjustments
  • Dealing with employees in receipt of sick pay or permanent health insurance

Click here to download the presentation slides for this briefing.