Sickness absence and sick pay

New and updated

• Type:

  Letters and forms

  Form to record 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 procedures

  Checklist for holding long-term sickness absence return-to-work meeting

  A model checklist when holding an informal return-to-work meeting (also known as a "return-to-work interview") after long-term sickness absence.

• Type:

  How to

  How to manage 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:

  Letters and forms

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

  A model letter informing an employee of the outcome of a stage 3 short-term sickness absence formal review meeting.

• Type:

  Survey analysis

  Occupational sick pay: 2019 HR & Compliance Centre 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.

• Type:

  How to

  How to manage an employee who goes off sick during a performance improvement procedure

  Practical guidance on managing an employee who goes on sickness absence while subject to a performance improvement plan (PIP), including dealing with short-term and long-term sickness absence; absence that is related to the performance management procedure; and when it may be appropriate to consider a settlement agreement.

• Type:

  Letters and forms

  Letter inviting employee to stage 3 long-term sickness absence meeting

  A model letter inviting an employee to a stage 3 long-term sickness absence formal review meeting.

• Type:

  Policies and procedures

  Checklist for holding stage 3 long-term sickness absence meeting

  A model checklist to set out the process to be followed during a stage 3 long-term sickness absence formal review meeting.

• Type:

  Letters and forms

  Letter confirming outcome of stage 3 long-term sickness absence meeting

  A model letter informing an employee of the outcome of a stage 3 long-term sickness absence formal review meeting.