In this podcast, we cover ill health and sickness management. With sickness and absence costs amounting to £9.3 billion per year*, this is a significant commercial and practical issue for employers and employees. So, what can employers do to improve productivity, efficiency and manage risk? Members of our Employment, Labour & Equalities team consider the five main pitfalls for managing sickness absence:

1. Problematic policies
2. Ropy records
3. Contract concerns
4. Dubious dismissals and
5. Awkward adjustments.

*HSE (Health and Safety Executive) Cost to Britain Model 2014/2015 for illness (excluding injuries) http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/cost.htm