Concern over prisons sick leave
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The Prison Service should consider stopping sick pay for its staff in a bid to improve "unacceptable" levels of absenteeism, MPs have said.
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STOCKHOLM, Sweden  - In a country already plagued by soaring sick leave costs, a new survey has found that 40 per cent of the population thinks it's acceptable to skip work because they feel tired or have trouble getting along with their colleagues. The Swedish government, troubled by the survey's finding, said Friday it planned to launch a national information campaign about sick leave benefits and when it was proper to use them.
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Prison officers in England and Wales are due to report for work as normal after their national strike was ended.
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The Chief Inspector of Prisons says improvements to the system are under threat because of overcrowding.
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Overcrowding in jails is creating a "disastrous situation" for the health of inmates, a prison doctor says.
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STOCKHOLM, Sweden - In a country already plagued by skyrocketing sick leave costs, a new survey found that 40 percent of the population thinks it's acceptable to skip work because they feel tired or have trouble getting along with their colleagues.    The survey, presented Friday by the National Social Insurance Board, showed that Swedes manifestly take advantage of the country's liberal sick leave system, officials said...
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Increasing numbers of teachers are found to be off work sick according to a Highland Council's statistics.
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Many Democrats, womenÃÂs organizations and liberal groups are gearing up for a fight on another workplace issue: paid sick days.
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Health Secretary Alan Johnson is expected to set out how he wants to reform the "sick-note" culture.
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Many Democrats, womenÂs organizations and liberal groups are gearing up for a fight on another workplace issue: paid sick days.
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Coroner expresses concern over the treatment of Britain's young inmates.
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No, tell us how you really feel. This Labor Day, workers are saying their biggest work problems are mostly economic. Their pay is not keeping up with increasing health-care costs or other increases in living expenses. They are disgruntled enough to look for work on the job. Retirement "security"...
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In a country already plagued by skyrocketing sick leave costs, a new survey found that 40 percent of the population thinks it's acceptable to skip work because they feel tired or have trouble getting along with ...
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More than half of America's prison and jail inmates have symptoms of a mental health problem, the Justice Department estimated Wednesday. But fewer than one-third of those with problems are getting treatment behind bars.
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The Chief Inspector of Prisons says improvements to the system are under threat  because of overcrowding.
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Concerns about rehabilitation and conditions at Peterhead Prison are revealed in an official report.
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The health secretary Alan Johnson has announced plans to tackle the UK's 'sick note' culture. Will his proposals reduce sick days?