Of course, in the real world.. they may just sack him and if he takes them
to industrial tribunal, just pay him off well before it get to a hearing....
A practice not unheard of in the energy industry...but not a recommended OH
strategy...
Diane Woodward
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis Macwilliam" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: Advice RE:-conflicting reports
> I sense dangerous waters here!
>
> I recall that the EEF [Engineerng Employers' Federation] has published
> advice for such situations, among which is that the employer must strictly
> adhere to his published sickness absence policy - and show no favouritism
> either way. Failure to follow its own policy WILL result in an adverse
> decision against an employer should the matter be taken before a tribunal.
>
> If the person who asked hte original question decides to follow any of the
> advice posted on this discussion group, then it ought to be checked first
> against the employer's sickness absence policy.
>
> By the way, is a GP God? [just asking!]
>
> Dennis M
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