Briefing – Managing sickness absence

This is one of a series of briefings, published by Business Disability Forum, which provide practical guidance for employers on specific topics relating to the employment of disabled people. It will be particularly useful for personnel or human resources managers, occupational health advisers, line managers and employment agencies.

This paper provides practical guidance for employers on managing sickness absence. It outlines the law and provides best practice guidance on how to manage sickness absence.