| Long‑term sickness absence has always been a huge problem for employers, and signs show it’s only becoming more of an issue, with an estimated 1.3 million people experiencing long COVID‑19 symptoms*. In the UK alone, there were 32.5 million working days** lost to work‑related ill health in 2019/20 and, without the appropriate policies, procedures, and support in place for your employees, this could hugely costly for you as an employer. With that in mind, the HR and Employment Law experts of PDA Associate Partner, Citation, have put together an exclusive guide to help you manage long‑term sickness absences – from creating a policy to return‑to‑work processes, to avoiding a discrimination claim. |
