Dear
All
I am currently
battling with the HR managers to understand the benefits of phased return
to work programmes for certain individuals. However their attitude is that they
will accept reduced hours but this will be reflected in a reduction in the
employees pay, or have to make up their hours at a later point, or using
their annual leave to supplement the reduced hours. The alternative is if
the individual should go back off sick until such time they are fit to resume
full time hours !!
Saying this there
are certain members of staff ie academics who are permitted to be allowed to
have a phased retrun and their pay is not affected. Could anybody advise if
what they are doing is legal in terms of equality and also any information or
research to provide evidence as to the benefits to employee and
employer.
And what process do
your employers follow
Many
thanks
Sarah
Sarah Flower
Occupational Health Adviser
University of East Anglia
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
Tel: 01603 592174
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