Sickness absence and sick pay

New and updated

• Type:

  Policies and documents

  Letter confirming what has been agreed following a long-term sickness absence return-to-work meeting

  A model letter to confirm what has been agreed following an informal long-term sickness absence return-to-work meeting (also known as a "return-to-work interview").

• Type:

  Policies and documents

  Form to record a long-term sickness absence return-to-work meeting

  A model form to record an informal return-to-work meeting (also known as a "return-to-work interview") taking place after long-term sickness absence.

• Type:

  Policies and documents

  Policy on long-term sickness absence return-to-work meetings

  A model policy to use as a guide to conducting an informal return-to-work meeting (also known as a "return-to-work interview") taking place after long-term sickness absence.

• Type:

  Consultations

  Consultation on proposals to reduce ill-health-related job loss

  The Government consults on proposals to support disabled people and people with long-term health conditions to remain in work.

• Type:

  How to

  How to deal with employees on long-term sickness absence

  Updated to include additional information on the risks of dismissing employees who are entitled to receive payments under a permanent health insurance scheme.

• Type:

  Policies and documents

  Letter confirming the outcome of a stage 3 short-term sickness absence meeting

  Updated to highlight the EAT decision in Kelly v Royal Mail Group Ltd, in which a long-serving employee was dismissed for frequent and lengthy absences.

• Type:

  Line manager briefings

  Return-to-work meetings after short-term sickness absence

  A line manager briefing setting out the importance of return-to-work meetings in reducing short-term sickness absence levels and helping to ensure that employees are engaged, productive and working to the best of their ability. The briefing provides practical guidance for line managers on holding return-to-work meetings, as well as providing "Talking points" for training sessions.

• Date:

  23 May 2019

  Type:

  Survey analysis

  Absence rates and costs: 2019 XpertHR survey

  XpertHR's latest survey finds that sickness absence rates remain unchanged for 2019, but employers continue to underestimate the total cost of such absence to the business.

• Date:

  25 April 2019

  Type:

  Survey analysis

  Occupational sick pay: 2019 XpertHR survey

  XpertHR's research into occupational sick pay looks at the benefits on offer, including any service requirements, and the circumstances in which sick pay may be withheld.

• Date:

  25 April 2019

  Type:

  Podcasts and webinars

  Webinar: Pregnancy sickness - managing absence issues successfully

  Jo Broadbent, counsel knowledge lawyer at law firm Hogan Lovells, discusses the legal framework protecting pregnant employees and the health and safety considerations employers should be aware of.