Sickness Absence Policy

What the resource helps with

This policy helps you manage sickness absence fairly, consistently and sensitively while supporting employees during periods of illness. It helps you set expectations around absence reporting, record keeping, return-to-work discussions and business planning.

What's included

A sickness absence policy covering reporting requirements, certification, sick pay, medical advice, return-to-work meetings, short-term absence, long-term absence and holiday during sickness.

When to Use the Resource

Use when setting sickness reporting rules, managing absence records, arranging return-to-work discussions or applying sick pay arrangements.