Managing Absence at Work - CANCELLED

East Midlands Councils is holding a half-day training session on managing absence at work.

This half day course includes information on the 'Fit Note' and how it will impact upon Absence Management. The course uses examples and case studies to contextualise delegate learning.

Who is the training for?

This training is aimed at delegates who wish to find out about more about managing absence, including related legislation and good practice, and how effective, fair and consistent Absence Management will benefit their authority.

Delegates who would welcome the chance to discuss and understand the practical application of Absence Management will find this course of particular benefit.

The session will be run by Helen Bott from ACAS.

Session Outline

Why are people absent from work?
Patterns of Absence
Why analyse absence?
Setting triggers
The role of the line manager – including early intervention, consistency and fairness
Statement of Fitness for Work including
Are fit notes binding?
Conflicting recommendations?
What the employer can and cannot do on receipt of a Fit Note
Return to Work Discussions – how best to approach them - including further action
Short term and unauthorised absence – including how to manage patterns of short tem absence
Long Term Absence – How to manage Long Term Absence including ‘Keeping in Touch’ and access to medical records. What you can reasonably do and what you mustn’t do. Dismissal, can you dismiss someone whilst on Long Term sickness?
Avoiding Disability Discrimination - key considerations
Reasonable Adjustments – what is reasonable?
Stress and Mental Health issues – returning to work after a long absence - helping your employee