Information

  • Employee name

  • Conducted on

  • Document No.

About the Employee

  • The Return to Work Interview must be conducted after every absence. It should be private and confidential, informal, structured and factual,
    carried out in a positive and supportive way, recorded and taken seriously.

For completion by the line manager

  • Job Title

  • Department

  • First day of Absence

  • Date returned to work

  • Total days absent from work

  • Reason given for absence

  • Date and time of notification

  • Method of notification

  • Expected date of return

  • Is absence due to an injury at work

  • If accident at work, has an accident report been completed

Return to Work Interview

  • For completion by the line manager (as appropriate)

RTW Discussion Record Notes

  • "Welcome back" : Tell them why they've been missed. Explain that the RTW is not part of a disciplinary process.

  • How are you now?

  • Are you able to carry out your normal hours and duties?

  • What was the cause of your absence?

  • Was the absence related to an accident/incident at work?

  • Was an accident/incident report form filled-out?

  • Why not?

  • Did you consult a doctor or other practitioner?

  • Are you on medication which may affect your performance?

  • What effects could this have?

  • Are there any issues that you would like to raise following the recent absence?

Summary and Sign-Off

  • Summary of action points agreed to be taken

  • Review Date for Agreed Action

  • Employee

  • Date Signed

  • Manager

  • Date Signed

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