Sick leave19 Feb 2026Officer who ran pizza company on sick leave firedMatt Skelt had promoted his pizza business on social media, sometimes on days when he had called in sick.19 Feb 202614 Feb 2025Boss's vow to tackle council staff absence The average number of sick days per year stands at 10.73 despite the target being eight.14 Feb 202528 Jun 2024Questions raised over rising council sick daysWarwickshire County Council staff miss 15,001 days of work due to stress and mental health in 2023-24. 28 Jun 202424 Apr 202410,000 council staff stuck on sick leave, say Lib DemsNHS waiting lists must be urgently reduced so people can get back to work, the party argues.24 Apr 202419 Apr 2024Sunak sets out plans to tackle 'sick note culture'The PM wants to strip GPs of power to issue sick notes but Labour says he has run out of ideas.19 Apr 202410 Mar 2024Workforce needs support not sanctions - MP candidateHe also said long NHS waiting lists have locked people out of the workforce.10 Mar 20243 Aug 2023Stress and anxiety behind sickness absence riseThe council says it is working to cut rates through health initiatives and support.3 Aug 202330 Jan 2023NHS staff with long Covid face losing their payAnalysis by BBC Panorama suggests between 5,000 and 10,000 NHS staff risk losing their pay.30 Jan 20233 Dec 2022US turns its back on paid sick leave - againThe pandemic and a vicious flu season has re-energised the fight for paid sick leave.3 Dec 2022...
