When an employee goes on long-term sick leave, maintain regular contact, review your sickness absence policy, gather fit notes, and consider an occupational health referral. Agree a supportive plan, explore reasonable adjustments, and document all decisions. Follow your organisation's process to manage the absence fairly and plan a safe return.
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