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In light of the recent change to statutory sick pay and the requirement to pay employees from day 1 of their absence these practical tips for really managing sickness absence with employees are going to be even more critical.]]></description>
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	<title>Top Tips For Managing Sickness Absence</title>
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	<title>Managing Sickness Absence 4: Frequently Asked Questions</title>
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	<title>Managing Sickness Absence 3: How to manage long-term absences</title>
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	<title>Managing Sickness Absence 2: Dealing with short-term absences</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:28:47 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Managing Sickness Absence 1: Simple steps to reduce absences</title>
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	<title>The New Fit for Work Scheme: Episode 31</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2015 01:27:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The Fit For Work Referral Scheme Launches for Employers Monday 7th September 2015 saw the roll out of the new Fit for Work Scheme for Employers to make referrals about their employees who are absent on sick leave. In this weeks episode I give you a run down on how it will work. In this [&#8230;]]]></description>
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	<title>Holiday &#038; Sickness Absence: Episode 25</title>
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