Employment tribunals tend to come down hard on cases of unfair dismissal at law firms, particularly where sick leave is concerned. Victoria Willson reports
Absence management is a challenge for all employers, with numerous potential pitfalls. There are various types of absence, but sickness absence is probably the most significant in terms of costs to employers. These costs include salary, overtime and temporary replacement expenses. It is also important to consider indirect costs, brought about by the drop in quality of service that sick leave can result in. By implementing mechanisms, costs can be reduced and a firm’s overall profits can be maximised.
