Should we be providing employees with a copy of a referral letter to occupational health (“OH”)?
Posted in : First Tuesday Q&A NI on 4 November 2019 Issues covered:A referral to OH may be suggested by an employer who has concerns about an employee’s health and ability to perform their job as a result of their health. An employee may be referred for assessment where there:
(a) is concern that they have work-related health problems;
(b) may be underlying ill-health or disability contributing to job performance issues; or
(c) is long-term or frequent sickness absence.
The reason for referral to OH must be discussed with and consented to by the employee. The specific reason for referral should then be clearly stated, along with the questions to be answered by the OH practitioner. The employee should be
Already a subscriber?
Click here to login and access the full article.
Log in now to read the full articleDon't miss out, register today!
Are you fully aware of the benefits of Legal-Island's Employment Law Update Service? We help hundreds of people like you understand how the latest changes in employment law impact on your business.
Help understand the ramifications of each important case from NI, GB and Europe
24/7 access to all the content in the Legal Island Vault for research case law and HR issues
Ensure your organisation’s policies and procedures are fully compliant with NI law
Receive free preliminary advice on workplace issues from the employment team at Worthingtons Solicitors
More from the First Tuesday Q&A
-
Do employers have to grant a request by an employee to work part-time?
Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A NI on 03 October 2024
-
What is the legal position when a contract of employment states the incorrect salary?
Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A NI on 03 October 2024
-
If an employee issues a verbal resignation, but their contract requires a written resignation, will their resignation still be effective in law?
Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A NI on 03 October 2024
-
What is the law in relation to the recruitment of individuals with a criminal record?
Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A NI on 05 September 2024
-
What types of break between contracts would not constitute a break in continuous employment?
Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A NI on 05 September 2024
Disclaimer:
The information in this article is provided as part of Legal-Island's Employment Law Hub. We regret we are not able to respond to requests for specific legal or HR queries and recommend that professional advice is obtained before relying on information supplied anywhere within this article.