Bradford Factor calculator and manager guidance for UK employers. Explains how to calculate the Bradford Factor score, set fair trigger points for frequent short-term absence, and use the score lawfully alongside the Equality Act 2010.

Use when monitoring short-term absence patterns and deciding whether to move to a formal stage. Trigger points must be applied consistently but never mechanically: ACAS is clear that disability-related absence may need adjusted triggers as a reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act 2010. Treat the score as a prompt for a conversation, not an automatic route to a warning.

This template has been produced by Apex HR Essentials, a trading division of Apex HR Ltd. It is provided as a starting point for adaptation to your organisation’s specific circumstances and does not constitute legal advice.