Updated with April 2026 changes in employment legislation:

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will be payable from day one of sickness.

Managing employee absences is a crucial aspect of maintaining a healthy and productive work environment.

By addressing the causes of absences, supporting employees through return-to-work processes, and implementing effective policies.  Employers can minimise the impact of absences on their organisation and foster a supportive culture that values employee well-being.

What you'll get:

• Absence Management Policy - template

• Return to work meeting - form

• Self-certification - form

• Welfare meeting (long term absence) - template letter

• Staff Absence Record - form

• Short Video - 'managers guide to managing absence'

The documents are in word format and can be easily customised to suit your business.  Together with a short video.

Everything you need to successfully manage staff absence and sickness in your business.