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Splitting maternity leave 'could create workplace equality'

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Giving men the option to take leave on the arrival of a new child could improve workplace equality, it has been claimed.

Workplace equality

Don't use fit note scheme 'to rush people back to work'

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Employers have been urged to take a cautious approach to the new fit note scheme.

Businesses urged not to rush employees back to work under fit note scheme

RCN: Effective absence management could cut sickness rates

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Better absence management could help the NHS to cut stress-related sick leave, it has been claimed.

Stress leave could be cut with better absence management, says RCN

Parental leave extended to four months

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

New parents in the EU can now take four months of leave.

EU extends parental leave by a quarter

MPs demand formal maternity and paternity leave

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

A Labour Party committee has said MPs need formal maternity and paternity leave.

MPs issue demands for formal provision of parental leave

James Caan welcomes paternity leave plans

Monday, March 08, 2010

Dragon's Den star James Caan has applauded the government's paternity leave proposals.

Paternity leave proposals welcomed by James Caan

Workplace taboo over health 'may affect absence management'

Monday, March 08, 2010

Absence management procedures may be suffering from workplace taboos regarding health, it has been suggested.

Taboo exists over health issues in the workplace, says CMI

Managers need absence management training 'on mental health issues'

Monday, March 08, 2010

Line managers should be given more training on how to deal with employees who have mental health issues, it has been claimed.

Training needed around mental health issues at work, says CMI

IPP expresses concerns over PAYE plans

Friday, March 05, 2010

Payroll professionals will meet to discuss potential issues surrounding new plans for the PAYE system.

PAYE plans may cause some issues, says IPP

NHS absence management cuts sickness leave rates

Friday, March 05, 2010

Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation saw a drop in staff absence in 2008-09.

Absence management cuts sickness leave rates at NHS trust