This website outlines an approach to help employers and managers manage sickness absence and return to work.
Managing sickness absence and return to work
Fit Note
The guidance contained here was first published in 2004 and therefore makes no reference to the Fit Note. The majority of the guidance contained herein remains relevant, although readers will need to keep in mind the existence of the Fit Note in applying any potential recommendations.
Guidance for employers
Early intervention is key. The sooner action is taken, the better the chances are of an employee making a full and speedy return to work.
Off work sick and worried about your job?
Working together to prevent sickness absence becoming job lossCase studies
HSE has prepared a number of case studies that help illustrate the business benefits to organisations from effectively managing sickness absence and return to work.