The guidance covers the following topics which can be accessed here: Holiday, sickness and leave | Acas:

• Checking annual leave entitlement and sick pay
• Fit notes and evidence of sickness
• Returning to work after sickness absence
• Recording and reducing sickness absence
• Sickness absence trigger points
• Creating absence policies

How we can help

As an NFU Employment Service member, our advisers are here to answer your questions & remember you have access to a template Staff Handbook which includes absence policies that can also be used as stand-alone policies. They can be accessed in our Members Area or for a fee our employment consultants can draft bespoke policies for you. Contact the Helpline for more information on 0370 840 0234.