Tag: long-term sickness

Being signed off work with stress is more common than most people realise, and it is a recognised medical absence like any other. It is also a confusing position to be in: nobody hands you a leaflet explaining how long you can be off, what you will be paid, whether your boss is allowed to keep ringing you, or how you are supposed to go back. This guide covers all of that. It is written for the person who is off, not for their employer.