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
• Employment Contract - Temporary/Fixed Term
• Domestic/Nanny Employment Contract
• Employment Law Made Easy Guide
• Fire Risk Assessment Kit
• Health & Safety at Work Guide