Associate Handbook 2018

Lockton will not make generalised assumptions that performance will decline with age, whether due to competence or health issues. If there are problems with Associates’ performance or ill-health, these will be dealt with in the usual way, through the usual policies.

6.6

Giving notice of retirement

If an Associate does decide to retire the Company would appreciate as much notice as possible, although Associates should give the Company at least the notice they are obliged to give under their Contract of Employment.

6.7

Sick Pay Entitlement

In any one continuous period of twelve months, salary will continue to be paid during a period of sickness either through Statutory or Company Sick Pay or a combination of both on the following basis:

Statutory Sick Pay

Provided that Associates comply with the relevant statutory rules and the rules relating to notification and evidence of illness, the Company will pay Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for a continuous period of sickness up to 28 weeks. SSP is subject to tax and National Insurance contributions. The amount of SSP Associates are entitled to depends on the average earnings in the eight weeks preceding the first day of sickness absence.

Beyond 28 weeks, the DWP is responsible for paying SSP and the Company will give Associates a transfer form to enable them to claim benefit direct from the DWP.

Company Sick Pay

Provided Associates comply with the notification and evidence requirements set out in 6.8 below and have 6 months' continuous service with the Company, they may be entitled to receive Company Sick Pay of full pay up to a maximum of 26 weeks in any complete calendar year which shall include any entitlement to SSP. Company Sick Pay is an entirely discretionary entitlement and will be awarded at the discretion of the Company on a case by case basis. If Associates are absent in excess of 26 weeks in any complete calendar year, any such discretionary Company Sick Pay will be exhausted and they will receive SSP only for the remaining 2 weeks or cover may be available under the terms of the Group Income Protection Scheme (GIP) as described in section 6.9.

6.8

Procedure for Sickness or Injury Notification *

In order to qualify for SSP and Company Sick Pay, there are certain procedures Associates must follow. If Associates are unable to attend work because of sickness or injury, their Manager must be notified of the reason for their absence as early as possible on the first day of absence and in any event no later than 09:00am. Associates are required to telephone their manager. Texts and emails are not acceptable unless otherwise agreed.

Associates must give the following information:

 the nature of the sickness or injury;

 the date on which the sickness started or injury occurred; and,