Sickness Absence Management Policy

7. Keeping in contact during sickness absence

1. 7.1.Employees are expected to maintain regular contact during any period of sickness absence. This will generally be by telephone or face to face meetings with the line manager but contact arrangements will be modified, if necessary, considering the reason for absence.
2. 7.2.Regular contact will be maintained with the employee, to discuss their wellbeing, the expected length of continued absence from work and any work that requires attention, and to provide any support needed.
3. 7.3.Employees are expected to cooperate and engage with any requests for updates on any health conditions, including attending meetings with their line manager and HR.
4. 7.4.Failure to engage in these processes may result in The Council making decisions based on the information that is available.