The policy is intended to demonstrate a proactive view by:
Demonstrating an ongoing concern for employee's health, safety and well being. Taking a preventative stance and tackling issues before they become problems. Identifying and addressing the root causes of absence , rather than simply policing or monitoring.
Conclusion
This initial equality impact assessment has identified the need to monitor incapability dismissals to enable a full assessment to be completed. An action plan has been developed to do this and a full assessment will be carried out within 6 months.
