{"id":176348,"date":"2022-10-04T05:29:11","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T04:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=176348"},"modified":"2022-10-14T04:41:36","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T03:41:36","slug":"absence-from-work-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/employment\/absence-from-work-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"What an Employer Should Consider for an Absence From Work Policy in England"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There will be times your employees are absent from the workplace. Staff may be absent from work for reasons other than ill health. For example, your staff may be absent from their job due to a family emergency or a bereavement<\/a> of a loved one. Whatever the reason, an employer needs to clarify the processes regarding workplace absences. Hence, you should create an absence from work policy to detail the processes that can help your staff understand what you expect. This article will explain what you, as an employer, need to consider for an absence from work policy in England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is an Absence From Work Policy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An absence from work or management policy explains what you expect from your staff regarding their absence. This policy should be easily accessible to your staff. For example, you should place the policy in your staff handbook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An absence from work policy can help your employees return to work sooner. Additionally, the policy should support your employees and help them avoid potential absences from work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outline Acceptable Reasons For Workplace Absences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your employee may need to take time off work for reasons other than ill health. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n