Employment law - Sickness absence
Models (38)
Notice of absence management meetingIt's potentially fair to dismiss an employee because of an unsatisfactory attendance record caused by persistent but genuine short-term sickness absences, provided a proper procedure is followed which is fair and re... Read more
UPDATED11 Sep 2023
Letter to sick employee postponing performance reviewIt's not uncommon to commence formal performance management action against an employee but then for them to get signed off sick before the performance review meeting takes place. Use our letter to t... Read more
08 Sep 2023
Review of temporary redeployment following sickness absenceIf you agreed to an employee temporarily working in a different role on their return to work from long-term sickness absence, it will need to be reviewed after a period of time. Use our lette... Read more
12 May 2023
Temporary redeployment following sickness absence letter Where an employee is to temporarily work in a different role on their return to work following long-term sickness absence, you can use our letter to confirm the arrangements for that temporary ... Read more
09 Sep 2022
Initial letter to sick employeeWhere an employee goes off sick, if they're going to be off for longer than a few days, use our letter to remind them about your sickness absence reporting and evidence requirements. Sickness absence rulesFor any perio... Read more
07 Jul 2022
Sickness absence policyOur policy statement sets out a detailed reporting procedure for both short-term and long-term sickness absence, including the provision of evidence of incapacity, consideration of statements of fitness for work, "return-to-work... Read more
05 Jul 2022
Self-certification of sickness absence formWhere an employee has been absent from work due to illness for seven days or less, you should ask them to complete a self-certificate form on their first day back at work. This should include a section to re... Read more
07 Apr 2022
Letter requesting home visit with sick employeeUnder the terms of our sickness absence policy, you can request a home visit with a long-term sick employee. To enable you to do this, use our letter. When making home visits, be sensitive, don't try to b... Read more
11 Mar 2022
Attendance procedureOur attendance procedure provides a process for dealing with genuine but persistent short-term sickness absence. It's not suitable for long-term incapacity cases.ApplicationA dismissal due to persistent short-term sickness absence ... Read more
10 Dec 2021
May be fit for work acknowledgement letterOur letter sets up a meeting with an employee where their GP or other authorised healthcare professional has stated they may be fit for work if appropriate adjustments are made. Discuss the contents of the... Read more
10 Sep 2021
