Don't forget that those recieving ESA benefits can do permitted work - in that they get paid ESA and the hours they do up to 16 or Approximately £80 a week which helps with a rehab plan for those that have been on very long term sick - can be accessed from jobcentreplus
janet
---- "Jean Greening-Jackson (Occupational Health)" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I would feel this is not fair and equable at all myself!
> We have clear phased return and also longer rehabilitation policies and
> pay is not affected.
> We have worked hard to convince managers that it is better for staff to
> do some hours rather than none at all .
> One of our arguments being, if you penalise them via pay, they will
> simply stay off longer anyway, as why work for less money when you can
> stay at home for the same pay?
>
> It also gives them the message that work is good for you!!
>
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>
> From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Sarah Flower
> Sent: 06 January 2010 15:10
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Phased Return to Work Programmes
> Sensitivity: Confidential
>
>
> 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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