Absence Management Toolkit

Sickness absence is one of the most time-consuming things managers deal with, and without a clear process it's easy to handle it inconsistently. This toolkit gives small UK businesses and charities everything they need to manage absence fairly, confidently and in line with UK employment law.

What's included

• Absence Management Policy template written for small UK businesses and charities, covering short-term and long-term sickness absence, return to work, fit notes, SSP, and other types of leave including compassionate leave and jury service
• How-to guide for managers on handling sickness absence at each stage of the process
• Return to work meeting form and manager checklist
• Self-certification form for absences of seven days or less
• All provided as Word documents, ready to edit

Why you need it

Unmanaged absence affects the whole team. A consistent process means managers know what to do at every stage, employees are treated fairly, and your organisation is protected if absence needs to be escalated.