The Civility and Respect Project releases a new HR podcast to better explain local (parish and town) councils' responsibilities as employers regarding sickness and absence.
One of the key areas which challenge relationships between councillors and clerks is the council’s responsibility as an employer for the clerk. Councils which support and value their staff are better able to deliver their objectives and adapt to changing needs or priorities. The Civility and Respect Project team have worked with Chris Moses, Managing Director of Personnel Advice and Solutions Ltd, to deliver a series of podcasts explaining councils' responsibilities as employers.
In this podcast, Chris Moses covers some of the key considerations for councils in relation to sickness and absence management.
- Understanding the legal position
- Objectively measuring absences
- Conducting reasonable investigations into chronic health issues
- Formal procedures to address the absences
- Making reasonable adjustments to accommodate people with disabilities at work
- Terminating employment through the Capability procedure
This is an introduction to the subject. More information and training may be available from your county association, and sometimes it is necessary to seek additional advice from a HR service provider with specialist local council knowledge.
Find out more details about the Civility and Respect Project