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.
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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What is this for?
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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