How to sensitively dismiss a sick employee

1. Hold ‘return-to-work’ meetings

Short-term absences

“In cases of short-term, intermittent absences, it’s worthwhile holding return to work interviews.

“You might need to follow capability or disciplinary procedures, which will mean offering guidance and setting timescales for improvement of attendance levels (with a clear explanation about the consequences of failing to do so). Employers can then review employees’ progress and issue warnings if there is no adequate improvement.”