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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.
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Featured resource
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.
Browse our full library of absence management resources
Neonatal care leave form for overseas adoption
Manage neonatal care leave for overseas adoption confidently with guidance on notification forms, employee entitlements, pay arrangements and …
Statutory annual leave entitlement – a global view
Welcome to the Brightmine interactive world map showing statutory annual leave entitlements in 26 countries. This visual tool …
Letter confirming outcome of stage 3 short-term sickness absence meeting
A stage 3 short‑term sickness absence meeting is usually the final stage of a formal absence management process. …
Form to record short-term sickness absence return-to-work meeting
Use a return-to-work meeting form to document employee absences, support wellbeing and ensure a consistent approach to absence …
Letter inviting employee to return to work meeting following long-term sickness absence
A phased return to work can help employees ease back into their role following long‑term sickness absence while …
Checklist for holding long-term sickness absence return-to-work meeting
This checklist supports employers in preparing for and holding an informal return‑to‑work meeting with an employee following long‑term …
Some annual leave myths dispelled
As we head into the summer holiday season in the UK, Stephen Simpson rounds up some common misconceptions …
Neonatal care leave: Four common scenarios
Understanding neonatal care leave can be complex, but employers must be prepared. This resource covers key aspects of …
Understand how shared parental leave works
Shared parental leave (SPL) helps employees balance their work lives with their new family responsibilities. Learn more about …
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