Long Term Sickness at Work

For every business owner, knowing how to manage long-term sickness is vital. Employers may fail to check in on their staff. Others will be too harsh, and ready to dismiss staff for absence, which can result in unfair dismissal claims. Finding an approach that is both sensitive and effective is challenging. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about long-term sickness absence.

What is long-term sickness?

The definition of long-term sickness absence differs from company to company. There are, however, three main interpretations:

1. Consecutive sickness absence for eight days or longer.

2. Absent from work for more than four weeks.

3. A serious illness and may also involve an operation or significant recovery time. This could be a significant mental health issue, not just physical.

These definitions at the very least provide a minimum to work with—eight days.

With this in mind, you should define your business’s view on long-term sickness absence in your company policy.

Dealing with long term sickness absence

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