Common use of SICKNESS ABSENCE Clause in Contracts

SICKNESS ABSENCE. 7.1 If the Executive is unable to attend work as a result of sickness or injury he must comply with any Company policy and rules relating to sickness absence in place from time to time. In any event, he will notify the Company as early as reasonably practicable and no later than the time the Executive was due at work. The Executive must complete a self-certificate in respect of any absence of seven (7) calendar days or less. For any longer periods a Doctor’s certificate(s) must be provided in advance of the absence to which it relates and must cover the entire period of absence. 7.2 If reasonably requested the Executive will attend a medical examination with a medical practitioner nominated by the Company and at the Company’s expense. The Executive agrees that an examination report may be provided to the Company. 7.3 Subject to compliance with clauses 7.1 and 7.2 the Executive will receive sick pay (“Company Sick Pay”) in accordance with the Company Sick Pay Policy in force from time to time and always subject to the requirements of the Company Sick Pay Policy. The Company Sick Pay Policy may be amended, terminated or replaced at the discretion of the Company, currently it provides for: (a) up to four weeks’ full basic pay for sickness absence in the first year of service; and (b) up to 30 weeks’ full basic pay for sickness absence in any 12 month rolling period for employees who have completed one year’s service or more. (the “Company Sick Pay Entitlement”). The Company Sick Pay Entitlement is the maximum amount of Company Sick Pay which will be paid in aggregate in any rolling 12 month period. 7.4 Once exhausted no Company Sick Pay will be payable in respect of any subsequent 12 month period until the Executive has returned to work on his normal working hours for at least eight full consecutive weeks (disregarding for these purposes any period of authorised absence not related to sickness or incapacity) (the “Minimum Return Period”). 7.5 Company Sick Pay is inclusive of any entitlement to statutory sick pay. Company Sick Pay will be paid subject to such deductions required by law and subject to deductions to reflect any other sickness benefits received by the Executive for the period of Company Sick Pay. 7.6 During sickness absence, if the Executive remains eligible for Company Sick Pay on the date of any discretionary annual bonus or long term incentive scheme(s) award, then the Executive will remain eligible to participate in such awards as set out in clause 4 of this Agreement, subject to the rules of the schemes in place from time to time and in accordance with the discretion of the Remuneration Committee as applicable including any decision to pro-rate such awards to reflect the sickness absence. If eligibility for Company Sick Pay expires, the Executive will not be eligible for any further discretionary annual bonus or long term incentive scheme(s) award until the Executive returns to work in accordance with clause 7.4. 7.7 During any period of absence caused by sickness or injury the Executive’s entitlement to chauffeur, the payment of Company pension contributions or pension allowance, participation in any incentive or bonus scheme, accrual of holiday entitlement above the statutory minimum and any other benefits (save for the life assurance scheme, private medical insurance scheme and Group Income Protection plan) will cease when his entitlement to Company Sick Pay ceases.

SICKNESS ABSENCE. 7.1 If the Executive is unable to attend work as a result of sickness or injury he must comply with any Company policy and rules relating to sickness absence in place from time to time. In any event, he will notify the Company as early as reasonably practicable and no later than the time the Executive was due at work. The Executive must complete a self-certificate in respect of any absence of seven (7) calendar days or less. For any longer periods a Doctor’s certificate(s) must be provided in advance of the absence to which it relates and must cover the entire period of absence. 7.2 If reasonably requested the Executive will attend a medical examination with a medical practitioner nominated by the Company and at the Company’s expense. The Executive agrees that an examination report may be provided to the Company. 7.3 Subject to compliance with clauses 7.1 and 7.2 the Executive will receive sick pay (“Company Sick Pay”) in accordance with the Company Sick Pay Policy in force from time to time and always subject to the requirements of the Company Sick Pay Policy. The Company Sick Pay Policy may be amended, terminated or replaced at the discretion of the Company, currently it provides for: (a) up to four weeks’ full basic pay for sickness absence in the first year of service; and (b) up to 30 weeks’ full basic pay for sickness absence in any 12 month rolling period for employees who have completed one year’s service or more. (the “Company Sick Pay Entitlement”). The Company Sick Pay Entitlement is the maximum amount of Company Sick Pay which will be paid in aggregate in any rolling 12 month period. 7.4 Once exhausted no Company Sick Pay will be payable in respect of any subsequent 12 month period until the Executive has returned to work on his normal working hours for at least eight full consecutive weeks (disregarding for these purposes any period of authorised absence not related to sickness or incapacity) (the “Minimum Return Period”). 7.5 Company Sick Pay is inclusive of any entitlement to statutory sick pay. Company Sick Pay will be paid subject to such deductions required by law and subject to deductions to reflect any other sickness benefits received by the Executive for the period of Company Sick Pay. 7.6 During sickness absence, if the Executive remains eligible for Company Sick Pay on the date of any discretionary annual bonus or long term incentive scheme(s) award, then the Executive will remain eligible to participate in such awards as set out in clause 4 of this Agreement, subject to the rules of the schemes in place from time to time and in accordance with the discretion of the Remuneration Committee as applicable including any decision to pro-rate such awards to reflect the sickness absence. If eligibility for Company Sick Pay expires, the Executive will not be eligible for any further discretionary annual bonus or long term incentive scheme(s) award until the Executive returns to work in accordance with clause 7.4. 7.7 During any period of absence caused by sickness or injury the Executive’s entitlement to chauffeurcar allowance, the payment of Company pension contributions or pension allowance, participation in any incentive or bonus scheme, accrual of holiday entitlement above the statutory minimum and any other benefits (save for the life assurance scheme, private medical insurance scheme and Group Income Protection plan) will cease when his entitlement to Company Sick Pay ceases.

SICKNESS ABSENCE. 7.1 If In the Executive is unable to attend work as a result event of sickness your absence for any reason you or injury he must comply with any Company policy and rules relating to sickness absence in place from time to someone on your behalf should contact <<specify job title>> at the earliest opportunity by <<state time. In any event, he will notify >> on the Company as early as reasonably practicable and no later than the time the Executive was due at work. The Executive must complete a self-certificate in respect of any absence of seven (7) calendar days or less. For any longer periods a Doctor’s certificate(s) must be provided in advance first day of the absence to which it relates inform him/her of the reason for absence. You must inform the Employer as soon as possible of any change in the date of your expected return to work. A self-certification form should be completed for absences of up to seven days. The form will be supplied to you. For periods of sickness of more than seven consecutive days, including weekends, you will be required to obtain a Statement of Fitness for Work (‘Fit Note’) / Medical Certificate and must send this to <<specify job title>>. A Fit Note / Medical Certificate should be sent to the Employer to cover the entire period of absenceyour sickness absence from work. [If you are absent for four or more days by reason of sickness or incapacity, you are entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), provided that you have met the requirements above. For the purposes of the SSP scheme the ‘qualifying days’ are <<state days e.g. Monday to Friday>>. There is no contractual right to payment in respect of periods of absence due to sickness or incapacity. Any such payments are at the discretion of the Employer. 7.2 ] OR – When the Employer operates an Occupational sick pay scheme, use this clause:- [If reasonably requested you are absent through sickness or incapacity, and you have complied with the Executive requirements above, you will attend be paid Occupational sick pay, for up to a maximum of << >> days in any calendar year. Occupational sick pay is equal to normal basic salary. Thereafter you will receive Statutory Sick Pay in accordance with the law.] The Employer has the right to monitor and record absence levels and reasons for absences. Such information will be kept confidential. The Employer may require you to undergo a medical examination with by a medical practitioner nominated by us at any stage of your employment, and you agree to authorise such medical practitioner to prepare a report detailing the Company and at results of the Company’s expenseexamination, which you agree may be disclosed to the Employer. The Executive agrees that Employer will bear the cost of such medical examination. Such an examination report may will only be provided to the Company. 7.3 Subject to compliance with clauses 7.1 and 7.2 the Executive will receive sick pay (“Company Sick Pay”) in accordance with the Company Sick Pay Policy in force from time to time and always subject to the requirements of the Company Sick Pay Policy. The Company Sick Pay Policy may be amended, terminated or replaced at the discretion of the Company, currently it provides for: (a) up to four weeks’ full basic pay for sickness absence in the first year of service; and (b) up to 30 weeks’ full basic pay for sickness absence in any 12 month rolling period for employees who have completed one year’s service or more. (the “Company Sick Pay Entitlement”). The Company Sick Pay Entitlement is the maximum amount of Company Sick Pay which will be paid in aggregate in any rolling 12 month period. 7.4 Once exhausted no Company Sick Pay will be payable in respect of any subsequent 12 month period until the Executive has returned to work on his normal working hours for at least eight full consecutive weeks (disregarding for these purposes any period of authorised absence not related to sickness or incapacity) (the “Minimum Return Period”). 7.5 Company Sick Pay is inclusive of any entitlement to statutory sick pay. Company Sick Pay will be paid subject to such deductions required by law and subject to deductions to reflect any other sickness benefits received requested by the Executive for the period of Company Sick PayEmployer where it is reasonable to do so. 7.6 During sickness absence, if the Executive remains eligible for Company Sick Pay on the date of any discretionary annual bonus or long term incentive scheme(s) award, then the Executive will remain eligible to participate in such awards as set out in clause 4 of this Agreement, subject to the rules of the schemes in place from time to time and in accordance with the discretion of the Remuneration Committee as applicable including any decision to pro-rate such awards to reflect the sickness absence. If eligibility for Company Sick Pay expires, the Executive will not be eligible for any further discretionary annual bonus or long term incentive scheme(s) award until the Executive returns to work in accordance with clause 7.4. 7.7 During any period of absence caused by sickness or injury the Executive’s entitlement to chauffeur, the payment of Company pension contributions or pension allowance, participation in any incentive or bonus scheme, accrual of holiday entitlement above the statutory minimum and any other benefits (save for the life assurance scheme, private medical insurance scheme and Group Income Protection plan) will cease when his entitlement to Company Sick Pay ceases.

SICKNESS ABSENCE. 7.1 If You are required to familiarize yourself with the Executive is unable to attend work as a result of sickness or injury he must comply with any Company policy and rules relating to sickness absence requirements outlined in place the Company's Sickness Absence Policy from time to time. In any event, he Your absence will notify the Company be regarded as early as reasonably practicable and no later than the time the Executive was due at work. The Executive must complete a self-certificate in respect of any absence of seven (7) calendar days or less. For any longer periods a Doctor’s certificate(s) must be authorized provided in advance of the absence to which it relates and must cover the entire period of absence. 7.2 If reasonably requested the Executive will attend a medical examination with a medical practitioner nominated by the Company and at the Company’s expense. The Executive agrees that an examination report may be provided to the Company. 7.3 Subject to compliance with clauses 7.1 and 7.2 the Executive will receive sick pay (“Company Sick Pay”) in accordance with the Company Sick Pay Policy in force from time to time and always subject to the requirements of the Company Sick Pay Policy. The Company Sick Pay Policy may be amended, terminated or replaced at the discretion of the Company, currently it provides forthat: (a) up to four weeks’ full basic pay for you have in respect of such absence complied with the requirements set out in the Company’s Sickness Absence Policy and such other requirements as may be specified in any sickness absence in policy issued by the first year of serviceCompany from time to time; (b) you have undergone any medical examination or tests required by the Company; and (bc) up the Company is satisfied that your absence is genuinely due to 30 weeks’ full basic pay for sickness illness or injury provided that absence in will not be deemed to be authorized, and you will not be entitled to any 12 month rolling Company sick pay, where the period for employees who of absence commences after you have completed one yearbeen notified that you are required to attend a disciplinary investigatory interview or a disciplinary hearing, after you have been suspended pending a disciplinary investigation or whilst you are otherwise subject to disciplinary proceedings, unless the Company at its sole discretion decides otherwise. Subject to compliance with the Company’s service or more. (the “Company Sick Pay Entitlement”). The Company Sick Pay Entitlement is the maximum amount of Company Sick Pay which absence notification procedure and as herein stated, you will be paid in aggregate in any rolling 12 month period. 7.4 Once exhausted no Company Sick Pay will be payable in respect entitled to receive payment of any subsequent 12 month full salary for authorized sickness absence, for a maximum period until the Executive has returned to work on his normal working hours for at least eight full consecutive weeks (disregarding for these purposes any of 26 weeks. For each period of authorised absence not related to sickness or incapacity) (the “Minimum Return Period”). 7.5 Company Sick Pay is inclusive of any entitlement to statutory sick pay. Company Sick Pay will be paid subject to such deductions required by law and subject to deductions to reflect any other sickness benefits received by the Executive for the period of Company Sick Pay. 7.6 During sickness absence, if the Executive remains eligible for Company Sick Pay on the date of any discretionary annual bonus or long term incentive scheme(s) award, then the Executive will remain eligible to participate in such awards as set out in clause 4 of this Agreement, subject to the rules of the schemes in place from time to time and in accordance with the discretion of the Remuneration Committee as applicable including any decision to pro-rate such awards to reflect the sickness absence. If eligibility for Company Sick Pay expires, the Executive will not be eligible for any further discretionary annual bonus or long term incentive scheme(s) award until the Executive returns to work in accordance with clause 7.4. 7.7 During any period of absence caused by sickness or injury the Executive’s entitlement to chauffeur, the payment of Company pension contributions or pension allowance, participation in any incentive or bonus scheme, accrual of holiday entitlement above the statutory minimum and any other benefits (save for the life assurance scheme, private medical insurance scheme and Group Income Protection plan) will cease when his entitlement to Company Sick Pay ceasesup to the maximum 26-week period is calculated by reference to the extent to which Company Sick Pay has been paid during the 12 month period immediately preceding the date on which the most recent absence commences. If the said 12-month period starts during a previous period of absence for which Company sick Pay was paid (“the pervious absence”) then for the purposes of calculating Company Sick Pay entitlement for the most recent absence, all payments made in respect of the Previous Absence shall be taken into account. The Company has the right to refer you to the Company's Occupational Health Physician should there be any question about your fitness or capability to perform your duties. The Company also has the right to discuss the results of any such assessment with the Occupational Health Physician. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Access to Medical Reports Xxx 0000 you hereby consent to the Company obtaining any medical report relating to your physical or mental ability to perform your duties prepared by a medical practitioner who is or has been responsible for your clinical care. If your absence from work has been caused by a third party (for example in a car accident) in respect of which you may recover damages you must notify the Human Resources Department as soon as possible. In this case any Company sickness benefit paid to you in excess of your statutory sickness pay is paid to you as a loan (even if as an interim measure income tax has been deducted from such payments as if they were emoluments of employment). This loan is repayable when and to the extent that you recover compensation for loss of earnings from the third party through any court award or settlement.

SICKNESS ABSENCE. 7.1 If Employee is absent from work for any reason, he must notify his/her manager personally as soon as possible or before 9am. Employee should state his/her reasons for being absent at that time and give an indication of how long he is likely to be away. Employee must then keep the Executive Company regularly informed as to his sickness absence. Employee must ensure that notification of sickness is unable by phone. Texts and email are not acceptable. In all cases of absence, a self-certification form, which is available from HR, must be completed on Employee’s return to attend work as a result and supplied to HR. For any period of incapacity due to sickness or injury he which lasts for seven consecutive days or more, a doctor's certificate stating the reason for absence must comply be obtained at Employee’s own cost and promptly supplied to HR. Further certificates must be obtained if the absence continues for longer than the period of the original certificate. No salary is paid for unauthorised absence from work. Provided Employee complies with the provisions of this Section 7.13, any Company policy and rules relating to sickness absence in place from time to time. In any event, he will notify be authorised absence and the Company as early as reasonably practicable will continue to pay Employee's Base Salary (inclusive of any Statutory Sick Pay) and no later than the time the Executive was due at workwill continue to provide all contractual benefits for a maximum of 30 days’ absence in any period of 12 consecutive months. The Executive must complete a self-certificate Continuation (if any) of salary and/or benefits in respect of any absence of seven (7) calendar days or less. For any longer periods a Doctor’s certificate(s) must be provided in advance of the absence to which it relates and must cover the entire further period of absence. 7.2 If reasonably requested the Executive will attend a medical examination with a medical practitioner nominated by the Company and at the Company’s expense. The Executive agrees that an examination report may absence shall be provided to the Company. 7.3 Subject to compliance with clauses 7.1 and 7.2 the Executive will receive sick pay (“Company Sick Pay”) in accordance with the Company Sick Pay Policy in force from time to time and always subject to the requirements of the Company Sick Pay Policy. The Company Sick Pay Policy may be amended, terminated or replaced at the discretion of the Company, currently it provides for: (a) up to four weeks’ full basic pay for sickness absence in the first year of service; and (b) up to 30 weeks’ full basic pay for sickness absence in any 12 month rolling period for employees who have completed one year. If Employee’s service ill health or more. (the “Company Sick Pay Entitlement”). The Company Sick Pay Entitlement injury is the maximum amount result of Company Sick Pay which will be paid in aggregate in any rolling 12 month period. 7.4 Once exhausted no Company Sick Pay will be payable an accident caused by a third party in respect of any subsequent 12 month period until which damages are recoverable then Employee shall notify the Executive has returned to work on his normal working hours for at least eight full consecutive weeks (disregarding for these purposes any period of authorised absence not related to sickness or incapacity) (the “Minimum Return Period”). 7.5 Company Sick Pay is inclusive immediately of any entitlement claim compromise settlement or judgement made or awarded in connection with it. If the Company so requires Employee shall refund to the Company the lesser of any such amount recovered by the Employee and any amount received by Employee from the Company in respect of sick pay (in excess of statutory sick pay. Company Sick Pay will be paid subject to such deductions required by law and subject to deductions to reflect any other sickness benefits received by the Executive for the period of Company Sick Pay). 7.6 During sickness absence, if the Executive remains eligible for Company Sick Pay on the date of any discretionary annual bonus or long term incentive scheme(s) award, then the Executive will remain eligible to participate in such awards as set out in clause 4 of this Agreement, subject to the rules of the schemes in place from time to time and in accordance with the discretion of the Remuneration Committee as applicable including any decision to pro-rate such awards to reflect the sickness absence. If eligibility for Company Sick Pay expires, the Executive will not be eligible for any further discretionary annual bonus or long term incentive scheme(s) award until the Executive returns to work in accordance with clause 7.4. 7.7 During any period of absence caused by sickness or injury the Executive’s entitlement to chauffeur, the payment of Company pension contributions or pension allowance, participation in any incentive or bonus scheme, accrual of holiday entitlement above the statutory minimum and any other benefits (save for the life assurance scheme, private medical insurance scheme and Group Income Protection plan) will cease when his entitlement to Company Sick Pay ceases.

SICKNESS ABSENCE. 7.1 13.1 If the Executive is unable to attend work as a result of you are prevented by sickness or injury he must comply with from carrying out any Company policy of the work you are employed to do you should notify you supervisor on your first day of absence. You should then keep your supervisor informed on a regular basis of your progress and rules relating when you expect to sickness absence in place return to work. If you are so absent from time to time. In any event, he will notify the Company work for less than seven calendar days you should as early soon as reasonably practicable and no later than the time the Executive was due possible on your first day back at work. The Executive must , complete a self-certificate in respect of any absence of certification form [provided for the purpose] and return it to your supervisor. When you are still absent for more than seven (7) calendar days you must submit a doctor's certificate to your supervisor. If your sickness absence is prolonged you should continue to submit regular medical certificates to cover your absence and keep your supervisor informed generally as to your condition and likely date of return to work. 13.2 If, through sickness or less. For injury, you are incapable of performing any longer periods a Doctor’s certificate(s) must be provided in advance of the absence work you are employed to which it relates and must cover do the entire period of absence. 7.2 If reasonably requested the Executive Employer will attend a medical examination with a medical practitioner nominated by the Company and at the Company’s expense. The Executive agrees that an examination report may be provided to the Company. 7.3 Subject to compliance with clauses 7.1 and 7.2 the Executive will receive pay you statutory sick pay (“Company Sick Pay”"SSP") in accordance with the Company Sick Pay Policy in force from time to time and always subject to the requirements of the Company Sick Pay Policyits legal obligations. The Company Sick Pay Policy may be amended, terminated or replaced at the discretion of the Company, currently it provides for: (a) up to four weeks’ full basic pay for sickness absence in the first year of service; and (b) up to 30 weeks’ full basic pay for sickness absence in any 12 month rolling period for employees who have completed one year’s service or more. (the “Company Sick Pay Entitlement”). The Company Sick Pay Entitlement is the maximum amount of Company Sick Pay which For SSP purposes your qualifying days will be paid in aggregate in any rolling 12 month period. 7.4 Once exhausted no Company Sick Pay will be payable in respect of any subsequent 12 month period until the Executive has returned to work on his your normal working hours for at least eight full consecutive weeks (disregarding for these purposes any period days i.e Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 13.3 You will not be entitled to continued payments of authorised absence not related to sickness or incapacity) (the “Minimum Return Period”). 7.5 Company Sick Pay is inclusive of any entitlement to statutory sick pay. Company Sick Pay will be paid subject to such deductions required by law and subject to deductions to reflect any other sickness benefits received by the Executive for the period of Company Sick Pay. 7.6 During sickness absence, if the Executive remains eligible for Company Sick Pay on the date of any discretionary annual bonus or long term incentive scheme(s) award, then the Executive will remain eligible to participate in such awards as set out in clause 4 of this Agreement, subject to the rules of the schemes in place from time to time and in accordance with the discretion of the Remuneration Committee as applicable including any decision to pro-rate such awards to reflect the salary during sickness absence. If eligibility Any payment by the Employer in excess of SSP is entirely at its discretion. Any discretionary payment which is made will include any SSP to which you may be entitled and will take account of any social security benefit for Company Sick Pay expires, the Executive will not which you may be eligible for (whether or not you are claiming it). Contractual sickness benefit includes entitlement to SSP. 13.4 Payment of any further discretionary annual bonus or long term incentive scheme(ssick pay (whether SSP and/or contractual sickness benefit) award until the Executive returns to work in accordance is conditional upon compliance with clause 7.413.1. 7.7 During 13.5 The Employer may at its expense at any period of time whether or not you are then incapacitated require you to submit to such medical examinations and tests by doctor(s) nominated by the Employer as it shall reasonably require. 13.6 The Employer reserves the right to terminate your employment at any time during any absence caused by sickness from work due to sickness, injury or injury the Executive’s entitlement incapacity regardless as to chauffeur, the payment of Company pension contributions or pension allowance, participation in any incentive or bonus scheme, accrual of holiday entitlement above the statutory minimum and any other benefits (save for the life assurance scheme, private medical insurance scheme and Group Income Protection plan) will cease when his entitlement whether you remain entitled to Company Sick Pay ceasesSSP/contractual sick pay.

SICKNESS ABSENCE. 7.1 13.1 If you are absent because of sickness (including mental disorder) or injury you shall report this fact forthwith to the Chief Executive Officer and complete any self-certification forms which are required by the Company and Parent Company. If you are so prevented for seven or more consecutive days you shall provide a medical practitioner’s statement to the Senior Vice President, Human Resources on the eighth day and weekly thereafter so that the whole period of absence is unable certified by such statements. 13.2 If you are absent due to attend work sickness (including mental disorder) or injury duly certified in accordance with the provisions of Clause 13.1 you shall be paid your full remuneration including benefits for up to one month’s absence in any period of twelve consecutive months and thereafter such remuneration, if any, as a result the Chief Executive Officer shall determine from time to time provided that such remuneration shall be inclusive of any Statutory Sick Pay to which you are entitled, any Social Security Sickness Benefit or other benefits recoverable by you (whether or not recovered) may be deducted there from. 13.3 If your sickness or injury he must comply with any Company policy and rules relating shall be or appear to sickness absence be occasioned by actionable negligence of a third party in place from time to time. In any eventrespect of which damages are or may be recoverable, he will you shall immediately notify the Company and Parent Company of that fact and of any claim, compromise, settlement or judgment made or awarded in connection with it and shall give to the Company and Parent Company all particulars they may reasonably require and shall if required by the Company or Parent Company refund that part of any damages recovered relating to loss of earnings for the period of the incapacity as early as they may reasonably practicable require, provided that the amount to be refunded shall not exceed the amount of damages or compensation recovered by you less any costs borne by you in connection with the recovery of such damages and no later than or compensation and shall not exceed the time the Executive was due at work. The Executive must complete a self-certificate total remuneration paid to you by way of salary in respect of any absence of seven (7) calendar days or less. For any longer periods a Doctor’s certificate(s) must be provided in advance of the absence to which it relates and must cover the entire period of absence. 7.2 If reasonably requested 13.4 For Statutory Sick Pay purposes your qualifying days shall be your normal working days 13.5 The provisions of this clause and any right or prospective right you have or may have to receive any benefit under the Executive Company’s Healthcare Scheme referred to in clause 12.1.2 will attend a medical examination with a medical practitioner nominated by not prejudice or limit in any way the Company’s or Parent Company’s right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to its terms. In particular but without limitation the Company and at Parent Company may terminate your employment pursuant to clause 10.1 for any reason and to clause 20.1 on the grounds set out in that clause even if such termination would prejudice or limit your rights or prospective rights under the Company’s expense. The Executive agrees that an examination report may be provided to the Company. 7.3 Subject to compliance with clauses 7.1 and 7.2 the Executive will receive sick pay (“Company Sick Pay”) in accordance with the Company Sick Pay Policy in force from time to time and always subject to the requirements of the Company Sick Pay PolicyHealthcare Scheme. The Company Sick Pay Policy and Parent Company may be amended, terminated or replaced terminate this Agreement pursuant to such clauses even if at the discretion time of the Companysuch termination, currently it provides for: (a) up Company sick pay payable pursuant to four weeks’ full basic pay for sickness absence in the first year of service; and (b) up to 30 weeks’ full basic pay for sickness absence in any 12 month rolling period for employees who have completed one year’s service or more. (the “Company Sick Pay Entitlement”). The Company Sick Pay Entitlement is the maximum amount of Company Sick Pay which will be paid in aggregate in any rolling 12 month periodthis clause has not been exhausted. 7.4 Once exhausted no Company Sick Pay will be payable in respect of any subsequent 12 month period until the Executive has returned to work on his normal working hours for at least eight full consecutive weeks (disregarding for these purposes any period of authorised absence not related to sickness or incapacity) (the “Minimum Return Period”). 7.5 Company Sick Pay is inclusive of any entitlement to statutory sick pay. Company Sick Pay will be paid subject to such deductions required by law and subject to deductions to reflect any other sickness benefits received by the Executive for the period of Company Sick Pay. 7.6 During sickness absence, if the Executive remains eligible for Company Sick Pay on the date of any discretionary annual bonus or long term incentive scheme(s) award, then the Executive will remain eligible to participate in such awards as set out in clause 4 of this Agreement, subject to the rules of the schemes in place from time to time and in accordance with the discretion of the Remuneration Committee as applicable including any decision to pro-rate such awards to reflect the sickness absence. If eligibility for Company Sick Pay expires, the Executive will not be eligible for any further discretionary annual bonus or long term incentive scheme(s) award until the Executive returns to work in accordance with clause 7.4. 7.7 During any period of absence caused by sickness or injury the Executive’s entitlement to chauffeur, the payment of Company pension contributions or pension allowance, participation in any incentive or bonus scheme, accrual of holiday entitlement above the statutory minimum and any other benefits (save for the life assurance scheme, private medical insurance scheme and Group Income Protection plan) will cease when his entitlement to Company Sick Pay ceases.

SICKNESS ABSENCE. 7.1 If You are unable to work the dates agreed, You must notify the Executive is unable Producer/Editor of the reason for Your absence as soon as possible. If You satisfy the qualifying conditions laid down by law, You will be entitled to attend work as a result receive statutory sick pay (SSP) at the prevailing rate in respect of any period of sickness or injury he must comply with absence during Your engagement, but You will not be entitled to any Company policy other payments from the BBC during such period. For SSP purposes, the first 3 working days on which You are absent because of sickness are “waiting days” in respect of which no SSP is payable, and rules relating Your “qualifying days” will be Your expected working days. WORKING TIME & HOLIDAY: You agree that for the duration of the engagement under this Contract, You will work such hours as are necessary to sickness absence in place fulfil Your obligations hereunder. Your engagement is subject to the provisions of the Working Time Regulations 1998 (as amended from time to time). In You hereby acknowledge and agree that Your hours worked may exceed the maximum weekly working time thereunder; provided however, that You may withdraw such agreement by 3 months’ written notice (or, if shorter, a period of written notice equal to the period of Your engagement) to the BBC at any eventtime during the engagement. You shall comply with any requests made or measures imposed to enable the BBC to monitor Your working time and failure to do so will be a material breach of this Contract by You. You are entitled to take 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday in each holiday year (commencing on the first day of Your engagement under this Contract), he inclusive of public and bank holidays (with a “week” being calculated by reference to the number of days You work during your engagement.) You should take your accrued holiday only on dates approved by the Executive Producer/Editor in writing at least 6 weeks in advance. The Executive Producer/Editor may require You to take holiday on particular days. Holiday pay will notify the Company as early as reasonably practicable and no later than be paid at the time the Executive was due at workholiday is taken. The Executive must complete a self-certificate in respect of any absence of seven (7) calendar days or less. For any longer periods a Doctor’s certificate(s) must be provided in advance At the end of the absence to which it relates and must cover the entire period of absence. 7.2 If reasonably requested the Executive will attend a medical examination with a medical practitioner nominated by the Company and at the Company’s expense. The Executive agrees that an examination report may be provided to the Company. 7.3 Subject to compliance with clauses 7.1 and 7.2 the Executive will receive sick pay (“Company Sick Pay”) in accordance with the Company Sick Pay Policy in force from time to time and always subject to the requirements of the Company Sick Pay Policy. The Company Sick Pay Policy may be amendedTerm, terminated or replaced at the discretion of the Company, currently it provides for: (a) up to four weeks’ full basic pay for sickness absence in the first year of service; and (b) up to 30 weeks’ full basic pay for sickness absence in any 12 month rolling period for employees who have completed one year’s service or more. (the “Company Sick Pay Entitlement”). The Company Sick Pay Entitlement is the maximum amount of Company Sick Pay which You will be paid in aggregate lieu of any holiday accrued in any rolling 12 month period. 7.4 Once exhausted no Company Sick Pay the current holiday year but not taken, or You will be payable in respect of any subsequent 12 month period until required to repay the Executive has returned to work on his normal working hours for at least eight full consecutive weeks (disregarding for these purposes any period of authorised absence not related to sickness or incapacity) (the “Minimum Return Period”). 7.5 Company Sick Pay is inclusive of any entitlement to statutory sick pay. Company Sick Pay will be paid subject to such deductions required by law and subject to deductions to reflect any other sickness benefits received by the Executive for the period of Company Sick Pay. 7.6 During sickness absence, if the Executive remains eligible for Company Sick Pay on the date of any discretionary annual bonus or long term incentive scheme(s) award, then the Executive will remain eligible to participate in such awards as set out in clause 4 of this Agreement, subject to the rules of the schemes in place from time to time and in accordance with the discretion of the Remuneration Committee as applicable including any decision to pro-rate such awards to reflect the sickness absence. If eligibility for Company Sick Pay expires, the Executive will not be eligible BBC for any further discretionary annual bonus or long term incentive scheme(s) award until the Executive returns to work holiday taken in accordance with clause 7.4excess of Your accrued entitlement. 7.7 During any period of absence caused by sickness or injury the Executive’s entitlement to chauffeur, the payment of Company pension contributions or pension allowance, participation in any incentive or bonus scheme, accrual of holiday entitlement above the statutory minimum and any other benefits (save for the life assurance scheme, private medical insurance scheme and Group Income Protection plan) will cease when his entitlement to Company Sick Pay ceases.

SICKNESS ABSENCE. 7.1 If 9.1 Subject to the Executive is unable to attend work as a result of sickness or injury he must comply Executive's compliance with any Company policy and rules relating to the Company's sickness absence in place procedures (as amended from time to time) and clause 9.2 he shall continue to receive his full salary and contractual benefits (other than any bonus or performance-related benefits) ("Company Sick Pay") during any period of absence due to any sickness or injury which prevents the Executive from carrying out his duties for up to an aggregate of two weeks in any 52 week period. In Such payment shall be inclusive of any event, he will notify the Company as early as reasonably practicable and no later than statutory sick pay due in accordance with applicable legislation in force at the time the Executive was due at work. The Executive must complete a self-certificate in respect of any absence of seven (7) calendar days or less. For any longer periods a Doctor’s certificate(s) must be provided in advance of the absence to which it relates and must cover the entire period of absence. 7.2 If reasonably requested 9.2 The Company reserves the right not to pay Company Sick Pay to the Executive will attend in circumstances where a medical examination with practitioner has certified that the Executive is "maybe fit to work", and the Company agrees to make any adjustments necessary, but the Executive does not return to work. 9.3 The Executive agrees to consent to medical examinations (at the Company's expense) by a medical practitioner nominated by the Company and at any time during the Company’s expenseEmployment should the Company so require. The Executive agrees that an any report produced in connection with any such examination report may be provided disclosed to the CompanyCompany and the Company may discuss the contents of the report with the relevant medical practitioner and otherwise, as appropriate. 7.3 Subject 9.4 Without prejudice to compliance with clauses 7.1 and 7.2 clause 11, if, in the opinion of the Chief Executive Officer or the Board, the Executive will receive sick pay (“Company Sick Pay”) is or has been or may be unable to perform his duties properly by reason of sickness or injury for a period or periods exceeding an aggregate of three months in accordance with any 12 month period the Company Sick Pay Policy in force from time shall be entitled to time and always subject terminate the Employment by giving three months' notice less the aggregate of any periods during which he has been paid salary under clause 9.1 during the 12 months prior to the requirements giving of such notice provided that the period of notice will not be less than the statutory minimum period of notice and notwithstanding that any entitlement of the Company Sick Pay Policy. The Company Sick Pay Policy Executive to any insurance or assurance benefit, including under the Company's permanent health insurance scheme, may be amendedlost or diminished. 9.5 If the Executive's absence is caused by the actionable negligence of a third party in respect of which damages are recoverable, terminated or replaced at then all sums paid by the discretion of Company shall constitute loans to the CompanyExecutive, currently it provides forwho shall: (a) up forthwith notify the Company of all the relevant circumstances and of any claim, compromise, settlement or judgment made or awarded as a result of such negligence; (b) if the Company so requires, refund to four weeks’ full basic pay for sickness absence in the first year Company such sum as the Company may determine, not exceeding the lesser of: (i) the amount of servicedamages recovered by the Executive under any compromise, settlement or judgment; and (bii) up the sums advanced to 30 weeks’ full basic pay for sickness absence in any 12 month rolling period for employees who have completed one year’s service or more. (the “Executive by the Company Sick Pay Entitlement”). The Company Sick Pay Entitlement is the maximum amount of Company Sick Pay which will be paid in aggregate in any rolling 12 month period. 7.4 Once exhausted no Company Sick Pay will be payable in respect of any subsequent 12 month period until the Executive has returned to work on his normal working hours for at least eight full consecutive weeks (disregarding for these purposes any period of authorised absence not related to sickness or incapacity) (the “Minimum Return Period”). 7.5 Company Sick Pay is inclusive of any entitlement to statutory sick pay. Company Sick Pay will be paid subject to such deductions required by law and subject to deductions to reflect any other sickness benefits received by the Executive for the period of Company Sick Payincapacity. 7.6 During sickness absence, if the Executive remains eligible for Company Sick Pay on the date of any discretionary annual bonus or long term incentive scheme(s) award, then the Executive will remain eligible to participate in such awards as set out in clause 4 of this Agreement, subject to the rules of the schemes in place from time to time and in accordance with the discretion of the Remuneration Committee as applicable including any decision to pro-rate such awards to reflect the sickness absence. If eligibility for Company Sick Pay expires, the Executive will not be eligible for any further discretionary annual bonus or long term incentive scheme(s) award until the Executive returns to work in accordance with clause 7.4. 7.7 During any period of absence caused by sickness or injury the Executive’s entitlement to chauffeur, the payment of Company pension contributions or pension allowance, participation in any incentive or bonus scheme, accrual of holiday entitlement above the statutory minimum and any other benefits (save for the life assurance scheme, private medical insurance scheme and Group Income Protection plan) will cease when his entitlement to Company Sick Pay ceases.