If an employee is unable to work because of illness, for how long does the employer have to continue employing them?
One of the top FAQs for the month looks at the circumstances in which an employer can dismiss an employee on grounds of ill health. As is often the case, this will generally come down to a question of whether the employer has acted reasonably. The FAQ looks as what this actually means in this context.
The top question deals with how employers have to balance an employee’s right to a fair disciplinary procedure with the data protection rights of others involved. It looks at what an employer has to weigh up if a witness does not want their evidence to be disclosed.
Other questions on the disciplinary process address what to do if the employee resigns or is off sick.
The top 10 HR questions in August 2023:
2. When can an employer dismiss an employee on the grounds of ill health?Â
4. What should the employer and employee discuss at an individual redundancy consultation meeting?Â
5. Can an employer invite an employee to attend a disciplinary hearing when they are on sick leave?Â
8. Can employers carry out criminal records checks under the UK GDPR?Â
9. In what circumstances can an employer reject a request for flexible working?Â
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