Managing Sickness Absence: Compliance and Best Practices

Practical guidance from our Employment Law team on managing sickness absence proactively, reducing risk, and staying legally compliant.

Managing sickness absence is a complex and sensitive area for employers, with legal risks if not handled correctly. Often employers are afraid to take action when a more proactive management of sickness absence can result in employees returning sooner, saving time and money for the business. Join our Employment Law Team who will provide practical guidance on managing absence effectively while remaining legally compliant.

The session will cover:

• The legal framework governing sickness absence and sick pay including upcoming changes in the Employment Rights Act
• Managing short-term and long-term absence fairly and consistently
• Disability, reasonable adjustments and avoiding discrimination risks
• Capability procedures and potential dismissals of absent staff
• Managing tricky scenarios, including stress-related absence and recurring illness
• Best practice policies, documentation, and manager training

For further information on this event please do not hesitate to contact us on eventbookings@nockolds.co.uk or call 0345 646 0406.