Short answer
Sickness absence dismissal enquiries should identify absence history, medical evidence, occupational health advice, adjustments considered, meetings, warnings, dismissal or appeal papers and any disability or tribunal deadline issue. Legal4U cannot decide whether a dismissal is fair or discriminatory.
Quick checklist
Start with these
Collect Absence And Procedure Records
Save absence records, fit notes, return-to-work notes, policy documents, meeting invitations, minutes, warning letters, capability papers, dismissal letters, appeal letters and grievance records.
- absence record
- fit note
- policy
- meeting minute
- dismissal letter
Organise Medical, Adjustment And Impact Evidence
Prepare occupational health reports, GP or consultant letters, disability disclosures, reasonable adjustment requests, phased-return proposals, alternative-role discussions, workload evidence and impact on the employee or business.
- OH report
- medical letter
- adjustment request
- phased return
- alternative role
Flag Disability, Appeal And Tribunal Questions
Tell Legal4U whether an appeal deadline, ACAS early conciliation, disability discrimination concern, unfair dismissal issue, settlement discussion or ongoing employment relationship is involved. An employment specialist must review current law, evidence and deadlines.
- appeal date
- ACAS contact
- disability issue
- unfair dismissal
- settlement discussion
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Editorial and source information
- Author
- Legal4U Editorial Team
- Professional review status
- Pending. Employment-law solicitor, barrister or regulated workplace-rights specialist review required before publication as legal guidance.
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Date published
- 1 September 2026
- Regulatory status
- Legal4U is a legal enquiry intake and professional matching platform, not a law firm.
- Sources
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- Dismissals for capability or conduct Acas. Checked 8 September 2026.
- Capability and performance when someone is disabled Acas. Checked 8 September 2026.
- Editorial policy
- Legal4U guides are written to help users prepare structured enquiries. The professional-review status and reviewer details are shown separately on each guide.
- Correction process
- Corrections or update requests can be sent through the Legal4U contact page for editorial review.
- Information and advice
- This page is general information only and is not legal advice. Legal advice is provided only by an authorised professional or firm after they accept instructions.
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