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Absence management

Managing absence effectively is a core part of fair, consistent people management. Employers must balance operational needs with employee rights, while complying with statutory requirements around sickness absence, family‑related leave and time off.

 

This page brings together Brightmine® UK guidance, tools and resources on absence management, covering both planned and unplanned absence. The content is designed to help HR teams understand their legal obligations, apply absence procedures fairly, and respond appropriately when absence becomes a concern.

 

Clear processes, accurate records and consistent decision‑making are essential when managing absence. Getting this wrong can expose organisations to legal risk, employee relations issues and wider workforce disruption.

  • Letter confirming outcome of stage 1 short-term sickness absence meeting

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    Letter confirming outcome of stage 1 short-term sickness absence meeting

    A stage 1 short‑term sickness absence meeting helps employers address attendance concerns early and set clear expectations going forward. This guide explains how to use a letter confirming the outcome of the meeting to summarise discussions, actions agreed and next steps.

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Tools & templates

Letter confirming outcome of stage 1 short-term sickness absence meeting

A stage 1 short‑term sickness absence meeting helps employers address attendance concerns early and set clear expectations going …
Tools & templates

Time off for dependants policy

This model policy sets out employees’ right to take time off work to deal with emergencies involving dependants, …
Commentary and Insights

How to manage sickness absence

Effective absence management goes beyond return-to-work meetings. Explore practical strategies, from wellbeing support to absence triggers, and learn …
Guides – How to

Managing long-term sickness absence: The importance of effective policies and practices

This guide explores the importance of effective policies and practices for managing long‑term sickness absence, including defining absence, …
Tools & templates

Short-term sickness absence policy

This model policy sets out an organisation’s approach to managing short‑term sickness absence, including reporting requirements, monitoring absence …
Tools & templates

Supporting bereaved employees policy

Get our model bereavement policy to help support bereaved employees with leave, workplace flexibility, and consistent, compassionate management.
Tools & templates

Time off for domestic emergencies policy

This model policy sets out employees’ right to take time off work to deal with domestic emergencies, including …
Tools & templates

Neonatal care leave policy (adoption)

Learn how to apply neonatal care leave and pay rights for adoption and surrogacy, including eligibility criteria, leave …
Tools & templates

Neonatal care leave policy (birth)

Understand neonatal care leave and pay rights after childbirth with a policy covering eligibility criteria, statutory entitlements and …

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