A young mother with a chronic condition has spoken out about her fears that sick notes could be axed, saying that they helped her stay employed. Ellie Sands, from Bedfordshire, says she was let go ...

Sick notes used to sign people off work could be overhauled under plans to slash unemployment, Liz Kendall has revealed, as she refused to rule out further benefit cuts. The Work and Pensions ...

He also told them that they already have 104 personal days a year — Saturday and Sunday. After an employee called out sick — and even had a doctor’s note to prove it — he was told by his boss that the ...

Behind the study, among others, are Dominique Hange, Kirsten Mehlig and Kristina Holmgren, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. Middle-aged women who experience work-related stress ...

Social workers on sick leave could be forced back into work before they have recovered by the introduction of "well notes", according to unions. (Picture by Burger/Phanie/Rex Features) Social workers ...

Opponents say proposal, designed to tackle employee skiving, would unnecessarily fill up doctors’ waiting rooms ...

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After 90 consecutive days of employment, an employee in British Columbia is entitled to up to 8 days of protected leave for personal injury or illness (5 days of which are paid). If requested by the ...