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In a message dated 02/11/2007 16:08:07 GMT Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: Strictly speaking, it's a management decision, but we provide advice on whether the sickness absence is appropriate for the medical condition and management may decide to act on the basis of that advice. The Med3 certificate is only a statement of entitlement to SSP, though many people treat it as an "open sesame" for the full company ill health benefits scheme. Trevor from my experience the problem still is that HR will not make a decision on this, especially if I challenge the GP's view, after all I'm only a nurse!! But I have to say even when the Holy Grail, sorry, Doctor says the same they are still reluctant to withdraw full pay and perks and just pay SSP. It is because of this we have the sickness absence rates we do, and plenty of oscilation de plumbage Regards Glenn ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html FORTHCOMING CONFERENCES AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH JOBS http://OHJobs.drmaze.net OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING EDUCATION http://www.aohne.org.uk