How to manage sickness policies and disability-related absences
Article Type: Abstracts From: Human Resource Management International Digest, Volume 20, Issue 2
MacMillan P. and Godfrey P. Equal Opportunities Review (UK), October 2011, No. 217, Start page: 22, No. of pages: 3
Advises UK employers on how to develop a sickness-absence policy which does not inadvertently break equalities legislation relating to disability. Reviews the case law relating to cases in which an employer’s sickness policy has given rise to a claim of disability discrimination, discussing the circumstances that gave rise to the claim and the judgements made in each case. Explains the impact that the Equality Act 2010 has had on sickness policies, including the effect of the new fit notes. Lastly, considers how disability-related absences should be handled when selecting for redundancy. ISSN: 0268-7143 Reference:40AT540
Keywords: Sick leave, Sick pay, Disabled people,Discrimination, United Kingdom
