Was just wondering if anyone can offer advice on the following scenario, as I can't find anything relating to it anywhere online: - I have an employee who claimed to have tripped over and sprained his ankle on the entrance step of the premises. There were no witnesses. This was entered into the accident book. He was then off work for 10 days, so RIDDOR report was filed. It has subsequently come to light that he lied about this injury, and it actually happened at home. How do I stand with regard to the RIDDOR report - can this be cancelled, and does this constitute fraud / gross misconduct? Any thoughts gladly received, thanks.

Agree with Jimothy, that this is disciplinary matter. He has defrauded the company (wages) and been dishonest. I have seen this before and dismissal is usually the resulting action. Without firm handling the rest of the workforce will be doing the same. Caution. Ensure that your evidence of his lying is concrete, enough to go to court. Ie strong and reliable eye witness, photos or doctors note etc. Dont rely on the casual word of a co-worker who may change their evidence at the last minute. been there.................

alidock Can the Riddor be cancelled: yes it can I have previously retracted a Riddor based on further information coming to light, has other has said make sure it is concrete and not speculation. Is this gross miss conduct : speak with your HR but where income from it would lead to a disciplinary investigation.