This Practice Note explains why it is important to monitor and assess absence in your firm, what legal considerations you should keep in mind when implementing absence monitoring measures and how to identify and implement the right absence management system for your firm.

For further information and guidance about absence management, see:

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   Practice Note: How to develop and implement an absence management strategy—law firms

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   Practice Note: Dealing with long-term or chronic sickness

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   Practice Note: Sick pay

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   Precedent: Example absence management strategy—law firms

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   Precedent: Sample operational objectives for implementing an absence management strategy—law firms

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   Precedent: Absence strategy effectiveness audit