The next video in our short series with Helen O'Brien of BeyondHR focuses on questions around the issues that HR consultants have when managing long-term sickness absence. This 7 minute Q&A answers a number of frequently asked questions including when is an absence considered as long-term, in what circumstances is it fair to dismiss an employee on long-term sick leave, medical reports and ill-health reviews, the purpose of them and where they should be held.