Sickness Absence Management

Manage complex sickness absence with confidence.

Long-term sickness absence and employee incapacity remain among the most complex issues for employers. Striking the right balance between business needs and your duty of care - all while staying within the boundaries of employment law - is no easy task.

In this free 60-minute webinar, specialist employment law solicitors from Thomas Mansfield Solicitors equip employers, HR professionals and managers with the legal insight and practical tools needed to manage sickness absence fairly, sensitively and lawfully.

Led by our Legal 500 recognised team, the session covers how to deal with long-term absence, assess capability concerns and approach potential dismissal - all while minimising legal risk and supporting your people.

What we cover in our managing sickness absence management webinar

Delivered by our experienced employment law solicitors, the session explores:

• Sickness absence management for employers – including best practice for long-term absence.
• Disability and discrimination risks – understanding when and how the Equality Act applies.
• How to handle capability concerns – without breaching your legal obligations
• Using fit notes, OH reports and medical input – when to rely, when to question.
• Phased returns and reasonable adjustments – supporting the employee and protecting your position.
• Lawful dismissal for incapacity – including case examples, risks and correct procedures.