You may also take a leave of absence for child care — typically in emergency situations, a career break or for medical reasons. Photo: Getty · sutlafk via Getty Images At some point, you may need to ...

The principal of a Sunderland secondary school is ‘absent from work’ as an investigation is carried out into ‘anonymous allegations’. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Sunderland Echo, you ...

Employers with staff stranded abroad because of flight cancellations following UK air traffic control problems have been advised to be flexible and allow them to work remotely if they are able to.

Absence management refers to sickness-related or unauthorised absence from work. The 2007 CBI / AXA absence survey puts the cost of absence to employers at over £13bn a year while the annual cost per ...

Regular reports on absence can be provided to Deans/Heads of School/Heads of Professional Services and managers to help identify when sickness absence indicators have been reached or attendance is a ...

The University is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of all staff. As part of this commitment, the University recognises the importance of creating a positive environment, whereby staff ...

Following extensive discussions with recognised Trade Unions we are pleased to launch a new policy in relation to attendance. We are now in the process of transitioning to this new policy with ...

The committee discussed that musculoskeletal conditions and common mental health conditions are the most frequent causes of long-term sickness absence among employees. Evidence from a small number of ...