Managing Sickness and Absence: Practical Guidance for Employers

Take Control of Absence – Stay Compliant, Compassionate, and in Control

Course Overview

Absence can quietly become one of the biggest drains on your productivity, morale, and legal compliance — especially when managers don’t feel confident about handling it. This course is designed to give employers and team leaders the knowledge, structure, and practical tools they need to manage sickness and absence issues with clarity and confidence.

From short-term patterns to long-term incapacity, you’ll learn how to spot the signs, follow the correct procedures, and take fair, lawful action that protects your business while supporting your staff. Expect real-world examples, practical templates, and honest advice you can act on immediately.

Course Objectives

• Improve communication, compliance, and culture through better policy use
• Use absence data and triggers to take consistent action
• Understand when to request fit notes and apply SSP rules correctly
• Navigate long-term absence, reasonable adjustments, and dismissals legally
• Conduct meaningful return-to-work meetings to spot issues early

What's Included?

• Pre- and post-course knowledge checks to measure progress
• Expert-led session with practical, real-world examples
• Facilitated group discussion to troubleshoot real-life absence challenges