Absence Management Software
for UK Employers
Record sickness consistently, keep return-to-work follow-up in view, and give managers the context they need for a fair conversation. Leavely keeps the history, documents, and reports together.
Free 14-day trial. No credit card required. £8/user/month after.
A clear record before the next conversation
Good absence management starts with consistent facts: what happened, when it happened, what follow-up is due, and what context a manager needs to consider.
One record
Sickness, notes, and documents stay together
12 months
Bradford calculations use a consistent period
CSV export
Reports can leave the system when needed
Tools to record and review absence
Complete Standard toolkit included at £8 per user per month. No setup fee or fixed term.
Bradford Factor reporting
Scores are calculated from recorded sickness absence and shown with the spell and day counts behind them, across a rolling 12-month view.
Pattern and trend context
Review current scores, movement over time, and repeat patterns as context for a supportive conversation — not as an automatic conclusion.
Return-to-work interviews
Leavely prompts managers to complete a return-to-work interview when an employee comes back from sick leave. Every record is stored and auditable.
Absence trend reports
See absence patterns across your organisation. Filter by department, team, or individual. Export reports for board meetings, HR reviews, or occupational health referrals.
Fit note tracking
Record fit note details, expiry dates, and any workplace adjustments recommended by the GP. Never lose track of when a fit note needs renewing.
Department-level visibility
HR managers see the whole organisation. Line managers see only their direct reports. Employees see only their own records. Role-based access keeps data secure.
How Leavely helps managers handle absence consistently
Record every absence consistently
When an employee calls in sick, record it in Leavely. The reason, dates, and any supporting documentation are stored against their profile. No more sticky notes or forgotten emails.
Spot patterns with the Bradford Factor
Leavely calculates the Bradford Factor automatically. Frequent short-term absences score higher than a single long absence, helping you identify employees who may need support or a formal conversation.
Review the individual context
Use the score, spell history, trend, and your own policy as prompts. Protected absence and reasonable adjustments still need human consideration.
Keep follow-up together
Return-to-work notes, fit-note details, and absence reports stay connected to the employee record and can be exported when a review needs them.
A score is context, not a decision
Acas advises employers not to use absence review points to trigger disciplinary action automatically and to consider adjustments for disability-related absence.
Why choose Leavely for absence management?
Purpose-built, not bolted on
Many HR platforms treat absence tracking as an afterthought. Leavely is built around leave and absence management from the ground up, so every feature is designed with this workflow in mind.
Predictable for growing teams
Leavely publishes one price of £8 per active user per month. Review the included features and model your real headcount on the pricing page before subscribing.
No sales calls, no implementation
Sign up, add your team, and start using Leavely in minutes. There is no demo requirement, no onboarding project, and no minimum contract length.
UK-focused workflows, with a clear boundary
Fit-note records, Bradford Factor calculations, return-to-work follow-up, and UK date formats are built in. Leavely organises the process; it does not replace employment-law advice.