*Fit note requirement changes from 7 to 28 days*
Temporary fit note (sick note) legislation introduced.
Temporary Fit Note changes
As of 17 December 2021, the Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) Regulations 2021 provide that employees who are off work for;
28 days or less, do not need to give their employer a fit note or other proof of sickness from a medical professional.
The Regulations apply until 26 January 2022. The intention is to reduce the burden on GP practices during the unprecedented demand during the booster vaccination programme.
The government website has been updated.
Thanks TIm, I wasn't aware of this and the news will make a big difference in terms of reducing workload.