Prolonged And Persistent Sickness Dismissal Notice

This Dismissal Notice Form is used where an employee is being dismissed because of prolonged or persistent sickness absence.

It should only be used after the employer has considered the absence sympathetically, investigated the position properly, consulted with the employee at different stages, offered support, and obtained medical opinion.

When to Use This Persistent Sickness Dismissal Notice Form

Use this form only once the employer has gone through a fair process for managing prolonged or persistent absence.

Before deciding to dismiss, the employer should consider all relevant circumstances, including the nature of the job, the employee’s record, and the business position of the company.

Alternative employment should also have been offered and refused before this form is used.

Medical Evidence and Disability Risk

Medical advice should be obtained before dismissal.

If that medical evidence indicates that the employee is disabled within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010, dismissal may be discriminatory and the employer will be under a duty to make reasonable adjustments.

Notice Pay During Sickness Absence

An employee who is under notice of termination is entitled to be paid their normal rate of pay during the notice period if they are incapable of work because of sickness or injury.

This applies whether or not the employee was receiving statutory sick pay or contractual sick pay before notice was given.

Appeal Against Dismissal

The employee should be informed of the right to appeal and the number of days within which any appeal must be made.

Prolonged And Persistent Sickness Dismissal Notice is part of Employment. Just £38.50 + VAT provides unlimited downloads from Employment for 1 year.