Hi, these links might help:
On page 13 of the Managing attendance on ACAS
http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1183 , it titles this requirement as
Notification of absence
The employee should speak to their manager or deputy as soon as possible by a set time – perhaps within an hour of their normal start time.
They should also:
- give a clear indication of the nature of the illness and
- a likely return date
- The manager should promise to keep in regular contact.
and on this article page as
'authorised absence and lateness' http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1566
On gov.uk
https://www.gov.uk/taking-sick-leave
From the employees perspective:
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/wo...u-are-off-sick
Legal advice on HSE:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/sicknessabsence/legalguidance.htm
Hth best wishes xx