{"id":1468,"date":"2022-01-10T03:58:47","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T03:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.legalvision.com.au\/?p=1468"},"modified":"2026-03-27T02:53:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T02:53:14","slug":"too-many-sick-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/employment\/too-many-sick-days\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can I Do if My Employees Are Taking Too Many Sick Days??"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Excessive sick leave can place real strain on your business, disrupting workflows and increasing pressure on other staff. As an employer, you have the right to address this, and in some cases, to dismiss an employee who is unable to fulfil their role due to ongoing absence. However, how you handle the process matters greatly, as dismissals must be fair and free from unlawful discrimination<\/a>. This article will explain what a court may consider being too many sick days and what you might want to consider before taking action. It also explains how to dismiss an employee due to taking too many days off sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Too Many Sick Days?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When an employee takes too many days of sick leave, it is officially known as \u2018taking excessive sick leave\u2019. In fact, it is entirely up to you to decide what too many days of sick leave is. There is no legal definition for this. <\/span>However, you should record the dates and reasons for your employee’s absence. This way, you have a record to base any action.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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This factsheet outlines key developments in 2025 affecting workforce management. In particular, the proposed Employment Rights Bill (2024) will drive significant changes, anticipated to start late 2025.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\nDownload Now<\/a> <\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

Initial Considerations<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you<\/span>r employee is taking too many days sick leave, before you take any drastic action, you should consider:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n