Sickness Absence Policy

Employers: Stop the amount of non-legitimate sick leave taken by your staff with our "Download Now" Sickness Absence Policy. 

A sickness policy and absence policy for your business are simple to create with Lawpack’s Sickness Absence Policy.

Staff absence can be a significant cost to a business. This sick leave policy sets out a process for managing staff absence that is fair to the employee and also meets the needs of the employer.

Drafted for general use, this Sickness Absence Policy sets out the responsibilities of both the employer and employee in relation to sick leave.

Your Sickness Absence Policy covers the important issues, including:

• Employee responsibilities 
• Sickness self-certification
• Medical examinations
• Manual handling
• Risk assessments
• Chemicals and other hazardous solutions
• Accidents at work
• Health and Safety Representatives and Committee

Employers - Get your sick leave policy in writing today with our ready-to-use Sickness Absence Policy. Available to download instantly.

Staff Policy Links:

Staff Handbook

Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Parental Leave Policy

Staff Drug and Alcohol Staff Policy

Grievance Procedure

Data Protection Policy

Health and Safety Policy

Equal Opportunities Policy

Staff Email and Internet Policy

Flexible Working Policy

Redundancy Procedure

Whistleblowing Policy

Disciplinary and Dismissal Procedure

Employment Law Links:

Employment Contracts Kit

Employment Contract - Full Time/Part Time (England and Wales)

Employment Contract - Full Time/Part Time (Scotland)

Employment Contract - Temporary/Fixed Term (England and Wales)

Employment Contract - Temporary/Fixed Term (Scotland)

Employment Law Made Easy Guide

Fire Risk Assessment Kit

Health & Safety at Work Guide