colds, flu and other illnesses

• Am I allowed time off work to see my doctor?  more...
• Do I need a doctor's certificate?  more...
• My child is sick and I need time to look after him/her, but my employer is refusing. Do I have any rights?  more...
• My employer has warned me about my level of sickness absence although I have medical certificates. What are the implications?  more...
• Do I get paid when absent on sick leave?  more...
• I've been off sick for a long time. What should I do?  more...
• Loads of us get colds, could it be caused by our ultra-chilly air conditioning?  more...
• Can our company try to save money by leaving the heating switched off later and later every year, and telling us to 'wrap-up'?  more...
• We are told we can only have two days off sick a month. Is this right?  more...
• We have 'duvet days' but they come off our annual leave?  more...
• Our bonus scheme pays out more if you haven't had any days off sick. Is this right?  more...
• Should my company be able to phone me on my work mobile if I'm home sick?  more...
• I'm losing my voice. Can I do it any damage by still working?  more...
• How can I avoid catching my colleagues' winter illnesses?  more...
• What's the best way to shake a cold?  more...
• Should my employer offer me a flu-jab?  more...
• I often have to work outside, even when it's cold. Is there a minimum teperature for working?  more...

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