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Sickness absence record

Keeping accurate sickness absence records helps employers monitor attendance, manage absence consistently and support fair decision‑making. This guide explains how to use a sickness absence record form to capture key details of absence and any action taken.

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By Laurie Anstis

Use this model form to record details of an employee’s sickness absence and any action taken in relation to the absence.

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Laurie Anstis

Laurie Anstis is an Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales). He was formerly a director with Boyes Turner LLP, specialising in employment law, where he advised clients on all aspects of employment law. In particular, he specialised in helping employers prevent and defend complex and high-value discrimination, equal pay, TUPE, employment status and whistleblowing claims.

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