A practical guide for UK employers
Managingsicknessabsence
Set clear expectations, support employees during sickness absence and plan a safe return to work.
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Practical steps for HR teams and line managers, plus a checklist to review your absence process.
Reporting and recording
Set out who to contact, what to record and when to review an absence.
Keeping in touch
Agree how to stay in contact and handle fit notes and sick pay.
Returning to work
Use return-to-work conversations to agree practical support and next steps.
Longer-term absence
Consider adjustments and occupational health input while protecting confidentiality.