Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Require companies to have a disability absence policy
Closed
122 signatures
What the petition asks
Legislate to ensure that companies are required to hold a disability absence policy and enforce clearer and more transparent reasonable adjustments. Require large organisations to establish formal policies addressing disability-related absences.
Currently, some companies treat disability-related medical leave as sick leave, which we think may adversely affect career progression for disabled employees. While reasonable adjustments may be available as "time off for medical appointments," there is no standard requirement for how such absences should be managed, which we think leads to disadvantages for disabled individuals.
Timeline
| 1 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Feb 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
122
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
1 Aug 2025
Closed
1 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.