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All items: Sickness absence management

What should an employee be paid during a phased return to work from sickness absence?

From 6 April 2026, the Employment Rights Act 2025 removes the three-day waiting period and minimum earnings requirement for eligibility for SSP. This simplifies the administration of SSP during a phased return to work.
Can an employee take annual leave while on long-term sickness absence?
Can an employee work elsewhere while on sickness absence?
If an employee works part of the day before going home sick, should this day count as sickness absence?
Can an employer use its absence management procedure in relation to disability-related absence if this could result in disciplinary action?
Can an employer withhold occupational or statutory sick pay from an employee who is frequently absent from work due to sports injuries?
Are employers legally required to notify employees who are on long-term sickness absence of any vacancies or promotion opportunities?
Where an employee in the early stages of pregnancy is frequently off sick, how should the employer handle the situation?
Should a line manager maintain contact with an employee during a period of long-term sickness absence?
Where an employer wishes to reward employees for low sickness absence, what factors must it take into account?

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