New model letters on sickness absence

HR & Compliance Centre policies and documents have been enhanced by the addition of some model letters relating to a phased return after long-term sickness absence. 

• Letter inviting an employee to attend a meeting to discuss a phased return to work following long-term sickness absence Use this model letter to write to an employee on long-term sickness absence when you have been notified by his or her GP or other medical professional that the employee is fit to make a phased return to work. 
• Letter inviting an employee to attend a follow-up meeting to discuss a phased return to work following long-term sickness absence Use this model letter to invite an employee to attend a follow-up meeting to discuss a phased return to work following long-term sickness absence. 
• Letter setting out arrangements for a phased return to work following long-term sickness absence Use this model letter to set out the arrangements for a phased return to work following long-term sickness absence. 

Also

How to implement a phased return to work after long-term sickness absence The HR & Compliance Centre "how to" section provides practical guidance for employers on the issues that can arise when considering a phased return to work after long-term sickness absence. 

Further guidance on HR & Compliance Centre includes: 

• Sickness absence management The HR & Compliance Centre good practice manual provides guidance on the management of both long- and short-term sickness absence. 
• Obtain a medical report on an employee Use this interactive flowchart from HR & Compliance Centre Liveflo to obtain a medical report on an employee's health or medical condition. 
• Line manager briefing on long-term sickness absence This line manager briefing looks at the law and good practice on long-term sickness absence.