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When an Employee Can’t Do the Job: Managing Long-Term Sickness and Capability Properly

When an Employee Can’t Do the Job: Managing Long-Term Sickness and Capability Properly

When an Employee Can’t Do the Job: Managing Long-Term Sickness and Capability ProperlyNick Hurt
Published on: 27/02/2026

Managing long-term sickness absence in the UK requires careful process, medical clarity and commercial judgement. A practical guide to lawful capability dismissal.

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