TUC backs push to help injured and ill workers stay in work

Commenting on the government’s framework for workplace rehabilitation published today (Wednesday) Brendan Barber, TUC General Secretary, said:

Ill health and injury caused by work forces thousands of employees to leave their jobs every year. Too many of them give up work completely because, although they may win compensation from employers, they don’t get help getting fit for work.

We need to fine and jail employers that injure workers but we also need a comprehensive occupational health system to help employees get well and keep their jobs.