Dealing with short-term sickness absences

Short-term sickness absence is a hugely frustrating and expensive matter for employers. However, if not dealt with properly, the issue can be exacerbated and potentially land companies with an Employment Tribunal claim. The main reason employees give for unauthorised absence is sickness. When someone is off work frequently, it is easy for an employer to assume the reasons given are false and consequently discipline or even dismiss them. However, trouble may lie ahead if poor procedure is followed and the employee is genuinely ill or, worse still, has a problem that can be classed as a di...