Sickness Absence

Most employers at one time or another have people who are off work because of sickness or injury. In some cases, this may be the result of something that has happened whilst at work. Depending on the reason for the absence, the consequences for employees may range anywhere from minor inconvenience to major lifestyle changes.

Sickness absence also poses issue for the employer who needs to arrange cover for the absentee, which could mean employing temporary staff, training costs, overtime payments and a host of other inconveniences. (more…)