Sickness & Absence

Managing sickness absence and employee health can be tricky, particularly when you’re trying to support your employee while also managing the needs of your business.

Here you’ll find practical, straightforward guidance on everything from short and long-term sickness absence to Occupational Health, returning to work and managing employee health concerns.

  • Employee Off Sick But Seen Out?

    What employers should do before jumping to conclusions.

  • What Should Employers Ask When an Employee Calls in Sick?

    How to gather the right information.

  • How to Write an Effective Occupational Health Referral

    Steps every business should take.

  • Do Employees Have To Be Off Sick To Be Referred To Occupational Health?

    Find out more in our guide.

  • How To Manage Employee Sickness Absence

    A practical guide for employers.

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    Can You Make an Employee Attend Occupational Health?

    Guidance for employers.

  • Minimalist illustration of a green desk lamp with a beige base and light shining from the lampshade.

    When Should You Refer an Employee to Occupational Health?

    Advice for UK small businesses.

  • A beige cushioned chair next to a wooden table with a potted plant and a mug of coffee.

    How to Manage an Employee Who Keeps Calling in Sick

    A practical guide.

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    The Bradford Factor Explained

    What It Is And When To Use It.

  • Illustration of a green folder labeled 'HR Policies' surrounded by a notepad, a leaf, a pen, and a cup of coffee.

    Managing Sickness Absence

    A practical guide for employers in the UK.

  • Illustration of a health tracker with a calendar, a yellow sticky note with a medical cross, a green pen, a green alarm clock, a small branch with leaves, and a cup of coffee.

    Statutory Sick Pay Changes Under The Employment Rights Act 2025

    What business owners need to know.

  • Signs of Employee Burnout

    What employers should look for.