The Manager's Toolkit

Employee calls (speaks to) line manager within 1 hour of starting work (ideally before) to advise of absence.

Employee states reason for absence, possible duration of absence and if attending GP .

Manager should discuss any work issues with employee .

Certification requirements: - absence < 7 days - self certificate

Absence after 3 days - employee should contact their manager to update on illness and if absence is likely to continue after 7 days .

Manager initiates the return to work form.

- absence > 7 days - medical certificate

Return to work interview held within 3 days of employees return (preferably on day of return).

Line Manager completes return to work form at return to work interview.

Completed form returned to Fiona McAulay, HR Dept, Paisley.