5 things HR needs to consider before sacking the sick

Sick employees are an expensive problem for employers. But how long should employers wait before taking the step of dismissing an employee for being incapable of doing their job?

We spoke to Rhian Radia, Partner and Head of Employment Law at Hodge Jones & Allen, about this. She cited the recent Court of Appeal decision in O’Brien V Bolton St Catherine’s Academy as an example that provides useful guidance.