Acas guidance on sickness absence

The Acas Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service has released new and updated guidance on sickness absence, and a toolkit with tips and resources for employers and employees to use.

It covers:

• checking holiday entitlement and sick pay;

• fit notes and proof of sickness;

• time off for dependants/parents;

• returning to work after absence;

• creating absence policies;

• recording and reducing sickness absence; and

• absence trigger points.