An occupational health referral for employers can provide useful evidence where an employee’s health affects their attendance, performance or ability to carry out their role. Occupational health advisers focus on the relationship between work and health. They can help...
A return to work interview for employers provides an opportunity to check that an employee is ready to resume work after sickness absence. The meeting can also identify support needs, underlying health concerns and patterns of repeated absence. Used consistently,...
A phased return to work for employers can help an employee resume work gradually after illness, injury or another extended absence. Instead of returning immediately to their full hours and duties, the employee follows a temporary plan. This may involve shorter days,...
A sickness absence review meeting for employers provides a structured way to discuss an employee’s attendance, health and ability to work. The meeting may follow repeated short absences, a prolonged period away from work or an absence trigger under the employer’s...
Fit note advice for employers can help businesses respond correctly when an employee provides medical evidence about their ability to work. A fit note may state that the employee is not fit for work. Alternatively, it may suggest that they could work if the employer...
When an employee refuses occupational health assessment, the employer may lack important information about their fitness for work, likely return date and support needs. An employee cannot normally be forced to attend an assessment or authorise the release of a medical...
