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Health and wellbeing at work training courses Acas

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Using occupational health at work

WebOccupational health is a type of medical service. An employer might want to use occupational health to help: when an employee is struggling with their physical or mental …

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Supporting employees

WebManagers should be sensitive and supportive when talking to staff about work-related stress. When a manager becomes aware that someone is experiencing stress, they should …

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Getting a doctor's report about an employee's health

WebA doctor's report can help an employer make informed decisions about their employee's health at work. Examples of when an employer might ask for a report about …

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Time off for medical appointments

WebThere's no legal right to time off work for a medical appointment. However, employers have a 'duty of care'. This means they must do all they reasonably can to …

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Supporting staff

WebEmployers must conduct a risk assessment of their staff's work and workplace, including any work from home. This includes: generally assessing health and safety risks at work. …

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Occupational health assessments

WebAn occupational health assessment is a useful addition to a doctor's medical report because it's more focused on: how the employee does their job. how the job might affect the …

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Understanding the law

WebBy law, employers must carry out a risk assessment to protect their employees from stress at work. They should work with their employees to: identify the risks of stress. decide …

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Absence trigger points

WebSome organisations have absence policies that set automatic triggers to review absence. They're sometimes called 'trigger points' or 'review points'. There are no …

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When an employee is off sick

WebWhen someone is off sick, they can 'self-certify' for 7 calendar days, including weekends. This means they can tell their employer they're not well enough to work. They …

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Sickness and ending employment

WebAn employee can take sick leave during their notice period. The organisation's usual rules about reporting sickness absence will apply. What the employee gets paid …

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Capability and performance

Webhow an employer should support disabled people. The employer must carry out a full and fair capability or performance procedure before deciding if any further action is needed. …

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Not fit for work

WebMight be fit for work. Who to give a fit note to. A healthcare professional might say someone is not fit for work. They should say how long the fit note lasts. When the fit note runs out, …

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Starting staff: induction

WebStep 1: Before the new employee starts. Taking some action before the employee arrives is likely to get everyone prepared and ready for a smoother induction process that gets the …

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Templates for employers Acas

WebTemplates for employers. Example letters, forms, policies and HR documents for employers and HR managers to download and adapt for their own organisation.

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Types of dismissal

WebWhat dismissal is. Types of dismissal. Dismissals with and without notice. Unfair dismissal. Constructive dismissal. By law (Employment Rights Act 1996), the following are potential …

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Unfair dismissal

WebAn employee usually has the right to make an unfair dismissal claim to an employment tribunal if: they have 'employee' employment status. they've worked for their employer for …

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