What are the implications for occupational sick pay schemes?
Normally there will be no implications for occupational sick pay but, in some cases, where a person returns on a part time basis or returns and then goes off sick again then the scheme may not be clear about what happens to them. That is why all occupational sick pay schemes need to be reviewed and renegotiated to ensure that there is a “no detriment” clause. This should ensure that anyone who does return part time is no less off than if they were still on sick leave. In addition occupational sick pay schemes should make it clear that a person who is back at work on reduced duties or altered hours is no longer counted as being on sick leave for that period.
