Dismissal sickness and capability

This factsheet, produced by BVA's legal helpline provider, looks at illness and performance related dismissals, long-term absence, and more. 

What's inside? 

1. Illness-related dismissals
2. Doctor's note
3. Long-term absence
4. Performance-related dismissals
5. Capability dismissals
6. Absence and performance issues with less than two years' service

Published: March 2025