Information for managers - COVID-19 absence reporting   

Information for managers - COVID-19 absence reporting   

Managers will need to record any absence due to COVID-19 on ESR and Health Roster.   

The first 2 days of absence must be recorded as ‘medical suspension’. If the staff member if still absent this will revert to ‘sickness absence’ from day 3 onwards.  

In line with our attendance management policy, colleagues should keep in regular contact with line managers while off sick.    

​​​PLEASE NOTE - All COVID-19 related absences must be recorded in ESR. If you record COVID-19 absence in Health Roster you must record in ESR as well.   

• A guide on recording medical suspension on ESR can be found here.  
• A guide on recording medical suspension on Health Roster can be found here.