1. Sickness Absence Management
an overview
brief outline of changes to UCL policy

2. Key Principles
Provision of support to individuals balanced with need to get the job done
Accurate records of absences and actions taken to be kept
Conducting “return to work interviews”
Identify problems where work may be impacting on health or where health issues affecting attendance or performance
Use of Occupational Health advice

3. Sickness Absence “Checklist”
Ensure local system in place for reporting/recording absences
Apply the UCL Sickness Absence Policy consistently and fairly
Ensure staff are aware of their responsibilities under this policy (health and safety/risk assessment issues covered)
Ensure managers are aware of the policy (refer to HR Consultancy Team for advice/training)

4. Key Stages of UCL Procedure
Return to work interviews
Taking preventative measures
Setting targets for improvement when necessary
Management of long term absences

5. Recent Changes to UCL procedure
Clarification of responsibilities (both employee and manager)
OH referrals (OH advice/GP certificates)
Clarity over short term absence triggers
Ability to deal with all stages of absence reviews/warnings/dismissals within one policy
Detailed appeal procedure