West Dunbartonshire is worst in Scotland for Covid casesIn total, 52,132 days were lost across the council - which chiefs say equates to around £6.75m in lost productivity.Minor illness was the top reason for absence followed by acute medical conditions and personal stress.
Long term absence accounts for 79 percent of council-wide absence, an increase compared to the previous year.Work related stress decreased by two percent and musculo-skeletal injuries dropped by three percent compared to the previous year.Covid call centre worker: "Horrendous" abuse on booking lineA report which went to the housing committee last week read: “The level of sickness absence attributed to both personal and work related stress is a concern and work continues.
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