The government’s flagship “fit note” scheme aimed at getting people back to work has failed to deliver five years on from implementation, according to an EEF survey in conjunction with Jelf Employee Benefits.
The initiative’s flop could seriously hamper the UK’s attempts to improve sickness absence performance and reduce unnecessary sickness absence. The “fit note” initiative, aimed at helping individuals back into work after sickness absence, allows employees to share their GP notes explaining their capability to work.
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