Long term sick absence management plan template
Our Long Term Sick Absence Management Plan Template facilitates structured support for employees on extended sick leave, ensuring consistent management practices.
- 2 pages / 434 words.
- Last updated 10/04/2024.
- Designed for United Kingdom use.
- Suitable for use in other territories; check local laws first.
- Instantly download as Word / PDF / plain text, or send by email.
- Includes 12 months’ access, with all updates to this page provided free of charge and notified to you.
Long term sick absence management plan
Step 1: Hold a formal stage 1 absence meeting
If your employee has been off for more than 4 weeks and there are no plans for an imminent return, you should invite them to a formal stage 1 absence meeting. Try to be flexible by offering to hold the meeting at their home and with a family member present or in a neutral location with a work colleague/friend if they wish. As this is a formal meeting, appropriate notice should be given to the employee and they should be offered the right to be accompanied. In this meeting you should:
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Try to gain an understanding of the condition and how it impacts the employee’s ability to work.
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Discuss what reasonable adjustments can be made
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Our Long Term Sick Absence Management Plan provides a structured approach for managing employees who are on extended sick leave. It outlines clear procedures and guidelines for both managers and employees to follow, including communication protocols, return-to-work assessments, and support mechanisms.
The plan aims to ensure consistency and fairness in handling long-term sick absences while promoting the well-being and eventual return to work of affected employees.
By implementing this plan, organisations can effectively support employees during prolonged absences due to illness or injury, thereby reducing the impact on productivity and morale. The plan also helps mitigate legal risks associated with managing long-term sick leave by ensuring compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I use this template in my small business?
Yes. The Long term sick absence management plan template is designed to be flexible and suitable for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses and charities. It follows UK employment law best practice, so even if you don't have an in-house HR team, you can confidently apply it.
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Is this template compliant with 2025 UK employment law?
Absolutely. All of our templates are drafted with the latest ACAS guidance and UK employment legislation in mind. We review and update them regularly, so you can be confident they remain compliant.
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Can I customise it for my organisation?
Yes, we highlight the areas that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
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Do I get instant access?
Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download it instantly. Templates are provided in editable Word or Excel format so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.
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What if I need more help, not just this template?
If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include this template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
