2 weeks self-certification for sickness absence imminent ?

Employees could soon be able to self-certify their sickness absence for 14 days instead of 7 days.

The Government is considering the change in response to the number of workers being diagnosed with swine flu.

This step could free up medical resources and perhaps even prevent a spread of swine flu in GP surgeries. If put in place the change could last up to six-months with no advance consultation with employers before implementation.

Currently, employees can self-certify for up to seven days of sickness absence and then they must produce a certificate from their GP to cover any further periods of sickness absence.


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