Sickness & Absence Policy Template – UK

A professional, ready-to-edit Sickness & Absence Policy Template designed for UK businesses.

This template gives employers a clear framework for managing employee sickness, reporting absences and returning to work, helping create a fair and consistent approach across the workplace.

This template covers:

• Reporting sickness and absence
• Employee notification responsibilities
• Medical evidence and fit notes
• Sick pay considerations
• Keeping in contact during absence
• Return-to-work procedures
• Managing repeated or long-term absence
• Workplace adjustments and support
• Employee and manager responsibilities

Designed to be 95% ready to use, simply add your company details, review the policy for your organisation and customise where required.

Ideal for: Small businesses, growing companies, startups and employers looking to put professional workplace documentation in place.

Format: Editable digital template
Delivery: Instant digital download

This template is provided for general business use and does not constitute legal advice.