The Employment Law & HR Podcast
The Fit For Work Scheme: Episode 31

The Fit For Work Referral Scheme Launches for Employers

Monday 7th September 2015 saw the roll out of the new Fit for Work Scheme for Employers to make referrals about their employees who are absent on sick leave. In this weeks episode I give you a run down on how it will work.

In this episode I will cover:

  • The reason for the introduction of the Fit for Work Scheme
  • What it means for Employers
  • How it can assist you in encouraging and aiding employees to return to work
  • What the qualifying criteria are for a referral to the scheme
  • What happens once the referral has been made
  • What you need to be aware of and the action you may need to take
  • My opinion on how effective it will be and the potential litigation issues that could arise

HR Best Practice Tip

The HR tip of the week is about the drawing a line for HR professionals between giving advice on the process and overstepping into influencing and making decisions for the investigator or disciplinary officer. It follows a recent case which is also reported on my blog and which you can read by clicking here.

Helpful Links

www.fitforwork.org

Ramphal v Department for Transport

 

 


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