Punishment or Prevention Tips to Avoid a Surge of 'Rugby Sickies'

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Employers have been warned that Rugby World Cup fever may hit productivity, by a leading employment law specialist.

Angela Protheroe, employment law specialist at South Wales law firm Rubin Lewis O'Brien, said there is the chance of an increased number of employees calling in sick or attempting to take late holidays. Employers should "tread carefully" in tackling these problems, to avoid falling foul of employment legislation, such as claims for unfair dismissal or breaches of the Human Rights Act 1998.

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Punishment or Prevention Tips to Avoid a Surge of 'Rugby Sickies'

"While there are rights for employees to take time off for dependents in an emergency - for exam...

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