{"product_id":"sickness-absence-policy-return-to-work-document-draft-templates","title":"Sickness Absence Policy \u0026 Return to Work Document (Draft Templates)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSickness Absence Policy \u0026amp; Return to Work Document – Draft Templates\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource provides a practical set of employer-focused documents to help you manage sickness absence consistently, fairly and reasonably, including in light of the Statutory Sick Pay changes that came into force on 6 April 2026. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resource includes \u003cstrong\u003ethree documents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturn-to-Work Meeting Template\u003c\/strong\u003e – designed to support a consistent return-to-work discussion following sickness absence, including helping identify any genuine health or workplace issues at an early stage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSickness Absence Management Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e – a draft policy covering sickness notification and reporting requirements, return-to-work meetings, optional absence triggers including rolling periods and the Bradford Factor, staged sickness absence meetings covering Stages 1–3, and discretion and Equality Act safeguards. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSickness and Absence Management Policy – Common Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e – an employer information guide addressing common questions around sickness absence and the introduction of absence management policies. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resource is intended to provide employers with a framework that can be adapted to their own business. Formal absence triggers are not mandatory, and the policy allows employers to consider what is reasonable in their particular circumstances. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese documents are provided as draft templates for general guidance only. They do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice tailored to your specific circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should review and adapt the documents to suit your business before using them, or seek professional advice where appropriate. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCopyright and permitted use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese resources are for your own personal or internal business use only. They must not be copied, shared, distributed, resold or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon purchasing this resource, you agree to have read, understood and accepted the Terms and Conditions of this site, available in the navigation bar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Employment with Amy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65544966570333,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/6561\/5709\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug11_2026_02_06_30PM.png?v=1786455046","url":"https:\/\/ewahr.co.uk\/products\/sickness-absence-policy-return-to-work-document-draft-templates","provider":"Employment with Amy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}