Employment law - Sickness absence

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

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

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

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

Letter confirming temporary work alterationsOur letter confirming temporary work alterations assists you where, as a result of the recommendations in the statement of fitness for work, you've agreed a return-to-work plan with your absent employee. Do... Read more

Letter treating uncertified sickness absence as unauthorisedIf an employee has continually failed to submit a statement of fitness for work, or fit note, to cover a period of sickness absence of more than seven calendar days, you can then treat their... Read more

Letter chasing statement of fitness for workUse our letter to notify an employee who has failed to respond to a previous request to provide a statement of fitness for work, or fit note, for sickness absence lasting more than seven days of the consequ... Read more

Absence management appeal meeting responseAfter you've held an absence management appeal meeting, you will need to formally notify the employee in writing of the outcome, and your decision here is usually final.Confirming the appeal decisionUse our No... Read more