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Temporary Change to Fit Notes

The Government has announced that employers cannot ask for proof of sickness (such as a fit note) until after 28 days of sickness, including non-working days. This is a temporary measure to give GPs more time to work on the Covid-19 booster.

Published: 04 January 2022 | 10:56 AM
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If you are concerned about your health condition, you should continue to see your GP. Photo credit: Shutterstock

For Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), where employees go off sick on or after 10 December 2021, employers can only ask employees for proof of sickness (such as a fit note) after 28 days of sickness (including non-working days). Proof of sickness cannot be requested earlier than 28 days.

Fit notes do not have to be provided for DWP benefit claims until 27 January. This will not affect claims to benefit.

These changes are to give GP’s more time to work on the Coronavirus (Covid-19) booster programme. If you are concerned about your health condition, you should continue to see your GP.

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Details Released on How to Stand for an MU Committee

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Music Support Asks for Feedback From MU Members

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Published: 20 January 2022

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