I agree with Lindsay.
This subject has come up in connection to our volunteers. A large
percentage are older people and are taking some form of medication.
We have taken the stance that fitness should be based on risk assessment as
with all jobs. If one of the volunteers has a protracted period of absence due
to sickness absence then we will review their fitness to undertake their current
post or recommend alternative type of work. We have done this in light of
forthcoming legislation -to say nothing of appreciating our
volunteers!
Jean
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