Sickness and Sick Pay Policy Writers

What are Sickness and Sick Pay Policies?

Sickness and sick pay policies outline how employees should report absence due to illness and explain what financial support they may be entitled to during periods of sickness.

These HR policies help ensure that absence is managed fairly and consistently, while keeping the organisation compliant with UK employment and statutory sick pay legislation.

What Do Sickness and Sick Pay Policies Cover?

A sickness policy typically includes:

• How to report sickness absence and by when

• When a fit note or medical certificate is required

• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) or company sick pay

• Evidence and self-certification requirements

• Monitoring of absence levels and return-to-work interviews

• Long-term absence procedures

• Support options such as occupational health referrals

A clear policy helps employees understand their rights and responsibilities when they are unwell, while giving managers the tools to handle absence in a structured and supportive way.

It also reduces the risk of inconsistency, confusion or perceived unfairness, which can lead to grievances or reduced morale.

Well-communicated sick pay policies can also encourage early conversations about health issues and enable employers to offer timely support, whether through phased returns, adjustments at work or external health services. This proactive approach can reduce long-term absence and support staff wellbeing.

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