I think I'm right in saying that as we, the company, are paying SSP and company sick pay we must keep the original doctor's note, as in theory the employee could get a sick payment from the government if they provide their benefits office with the original doctor's note - can somebody please confirm/clarify ? - many thanks
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He'd need a form from the employer explaining why they weren't picking up the tab.
What do you mean by "keep" ? Take it off the employee and not give it back ? Or keep it forever for possible inspection at a PAYE control visit ? The answers are different depending on your interpretation of the word "keep".
The GOV.UK site (albeit not known for its accuracy) states categorically that the Employee should keep the original and the Employer can take a copy.