Managing Sickness Absence Webinar

Managing sickness absence is always a key challenge for schools, but particularly at the moment when sickness absence levels are likely to be higher than usual. In this webinar we explore the topic of absence management including:

• Practical and legal guidance on the management of sickness absence in the current climate, whether Covid-19 related or not
• The issues that arise from short and long-term absence
• Considerations under the Equality Act 2010, including the duty to make reasonable adjustments
• The steps schools can take to assist employees returning to work Dismissal and its alternatives.