Introduction to grievance, disciplinary and capability proceedings
Your response to managing grievance, disciplinary and capability proceedings is critical to ensuring fair treatment of staff.
How to manage and prevent long-term sickness absence
Regular check-ins and adjustments can help prevent some long-term absences. Managers should also support those who are off sick long-term.
Occupational Health advisers and absences
Occupational Health can advise on how to support an employee’s attendance.
Talking to an employee about their absences
Don’t be afraid to talk to your employees about their absences. Working out whether something is wrong is the first step to providing the support the employee needs.
Short-term absences and disabilities
If absences are disability related, there needs to be a conversation about adjustments that can help.
Disability leave
Creating a separate category for disability-related leave can help you monitor any potential issues and avoid discrimination.
When should I give disabled employees more time off sick?
Guidance on when it is and is not sensible to allow disabled employees to have more time off sick.
How to manage and record sickness absence
Having a clear idea of why absences are occurring will help you manage your team more effectively.
Adjustments to support attendance
An employee struggling with attendance may need adjustments to help. The underlying cause may be related to disability.
Managing attendance – Introduction
The role of attendance management in creating an inclusive and supportive culture in your team.
Can I assess every employee’s performance against each other?
Evaluating employees against their colleagues can be unfair discrimination. Here are some points to consider.
Managing inappropriate behaviour in the workplace
Inappropriate behaviour is not acceptable, but may need to be handled differently if you know or suspect the employee is disabled.