One of our managers has gone on sick leave, citing stress as the reason. We all have pressurised jobs: can you explain what does and doesn't constitute stress?
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One of our team leaders has been absent for three weeks and we're not convinced of the reason, so we'd like to send him for a medical assessment. Do we have to show him the report given to us by the doctor?
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Statements of fitness for work ('fit notes') replaced the traditional, statutory sick notes in April 2010.
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We're about to interview applicants for forklift driver roles: is it permissible to ask candidates certain health-related questions such as whether they have good eyesight and hearing?
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We've just recruited a new team leader who is a Sikh. We insist all shopfloor workers wear corporate caps: clearly he cannot because of his turban, but do we need to do or say anything before anyone questions this?
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An employee has been on sick leave for three months. He still had half his holiday entitlement left for 2011/12 and asked if he can use the two weeks to boost his pay. We don't allow unused holiday to be carried over, but can he do this?
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Managers must carefully negotiate several key areas where health and safety legislation overlaps with employment regulations to avoid falling foul of the law, as Jessica Calcott explains
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Employers must ensure they have the right strategies and policies to help ensure the wellbeing of their workers and reduce any risk of workplace stress claims, as Jennifer Makin reports
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Can employees accrue holiday pay while on long-term sick leave? A recent judgment could have serious cost implications for employers, as Vanessa Webster explains
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A recent ruling on work-related stress could have implications for many
other employers. Zoe Betts reports
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What do employers need to know when it comes to providing personal protective equipment and clothing for the workforce? Sara Sawicki reports
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What legal obligations are there for the employer to provide personal protective equipment to employees? How far does the responsibility extend, and what are the limits of liability? Richard Booth looks at a significant case
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