Sickness Absence Management Policy

21.Phased return to work

1. 21.1.The normal period for a phased return will be four weeks, during which employees will receive their normal contractual pay. However, by exception and usually up to a maximum of six weeks, the length of a phased return may be varied on medical advice from Occupational Health, the details on a fit note or as a result of the line manager and HR's discretion. Where a phased return extends beyond four weeks, pay for the additional weeks would be pro-rata to the actual number of hours worked. An extension to contractual pay for any period beyond the four weeks is subject to the approval of the Head of OD.
2. 21.2.A decision to extend the phased return to work will be recorded on the employee's file.