Now its Fit Notes not Sick Notes

JohnDotCom · 25th November 2008, 22:50

Strange after we had a thread running about Sick and being at work...............

Employee "fit notes" are to be introduced as part of Government efforts to cut the amount of money lost to the economy from Workplace absenteeism.
GP's will spell out those tasks that workers can perform, rather than the traditional "sick note" focusing on being unfit for work or what they cannot do.
There will also be more support for "sick" people back to work with firms encouraged to promote healthier living.
A report in March warned alleged ill health was costing the economy £100 billion Pounds a year.
Sick pay shouldn't be paid by employers for first 7 working days absent, it has been mooted.

mach1rob · 26th November 2008, 13:48

Yet another ill thought out hair brained scheme!

How long will it now take doctors to write out what you can and can't do?

I can see it now,

"Hello I'd like an appointment to see a doctor please"

"Certainly Sir, Next March at 10.30?"

Beggars belief really

25th November 2008, 22:50	#1
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Now its Fit Notes not Sick Notes Strange after we had a thread running about Sick and being at work............... Employee "fit notes" are to be introduced as part of Government efforts to cut the amount of money lost to the economy from Workplace absenteeism. GP's will spell out those tasks that workers can perform, rather than the traditional "sick note" focusing on being unfit for work or what they cannot do. There will also be more support for "sick" people back to work with firms encouraged to promote healthier living. A report in March warned alleged ill health was costing the economy £100 billion Pounds a year. Sick pay shouldn't be paid by employers for first 7 working days absent, it has been mooted. Last edited by JohnDotCom; 25th November 2008 at 22:53..

26th November 2008, 13:48	#2
mach1rob Gets stuck in Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 889 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Yet another ill thought out hair brained scheme! How long will it now take doctors to write out what you can and can't do? I can see it now, "Hello I'd like an appointment to see a doctor please" "Certainly Sir, Next March at 10.30?" Beggars belief really