Understanding the new 'fit note'
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This half-day session led by Acas will provide an introduction to the new fit note which replaced the traditional doctors' sick note on 6 April 2010. You'll learn what to update in your absence policies and what new procedures to introduce.
| When | May 25, 2010 from 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Where | NCVO, London, N1 9RL |
| About | discipline, grievance, management, appraisals, sickness, hr, supervision, managing staff, absenteeism, policies, procedures |
| Type | networking |
| Who |
HR staff, managers, chief executives, trustees and advisors working in the voluntary sector. |
This is a free NCVO Employment Practice Network event, funded by Capacitybuilders' Improving Support.
Are you looking for information the new fit note and how to effectively incorporate it into your absence management procedures?
On 6 April, the fit note replaced the traditional doctors’ sick note, allowing doctors to identify when changes to working arrangements could help staff back to work sooner.
Chris Bechervaise from Acas will take you through the key differences between the new ‘fit note’ and the traditional doctors’ sick note – including what changes you’ll need to make to your existing absence policies and procedures.
This session will cover
- Sick note and fit note: understanding what’s changed
- The new process for managing staff who may be fit for work
- The changed responsibilities of managers, doctors and occupational health advisors.
- Where to update your existing sickness policies and procedures
There will be exercises including case studies to help you apply what you’ve learned in a practical context.
Light refreshments of teas, coffees and biscuits will be provided.
For more details contact Emma Allford at emma.allford@ncvo-vol.org.uk
More details are available at the event website
