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NJS Return to Work Interview

by David Kearney, from the Community

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This return to work interview form helps line managers in construction guide structured conversations with employees or subcontractors returning after sickness or workplace incidents. The template captures employee and absence details, dates, fit notes, RIDDOR and HSE reporting, injury or illness information, ability to resume normal duties, required job modifications, and any medication impacts. It includes a declaration and manager review to document next steps and ensure safe, compliant reintegration to work. Created for NJS Scaffolding teams but adaptable to other sites.

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Return to Work Interview Form
This return to work interview template guides managers and employees through post-absence discussions after sickness or injury. Capture absence dates, reasons, notification details, previous absences, and awareness of procedures. Agree on adjustments and a reintegration action plan, then record signatures from both parties. Use it to standardize HR compliance and support a safe, timely return to work.
by Iain MacPherson, from the Community
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Return to Work Interview Template
This Return to Work Interview template helps managers and employees document details after a non-holiday absence, including dates away, reason or symptoms, and confirmation of notification procedures. It captures employee and manager details, meeting date, prior absence history, and total days absent over 6 and 12 months. Use the action plan section to agree workplace adjustments, review dates, and next steps that support a safe, timely reintegration. Includes sign-off for employee and manager to confirm accuracy and compliance. Customize to suit your HR policies and jurisdiction.
by Iain MacPherson, from the Community
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Return to Work Checklist
Streamline employee reintegration after illness or injury with a structured return to work checklist for transport and rail teams. Capture location, manager and employee details, dates of sickness and return, reasons for absence, and total days off. Verify reporting procedures, self-certification, and fit notes, and record medical advice, prescribed medication, and notification forms. Assess business impact, reference attendance procedures, and document accidents or annual leave overlaps. Plan rehabilitation steps, welfare or counseling services, and actions to prevent recurrence, with signatures from both employee and manager.
by Ray Upton, from the Community
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Return to Work Form Template
Use this employee return to work form to document absence dates and reasons, confirm notification procedures, review previous sickness records, and plan a safe reintegration. Sections include employee and manager details, dates of absence and return, reason for absence, contact and reporting compliance, prior absences in the last 6 and 12 months, and an action plan outlining agreed adjustments, review dates, and comments. The form concludes with employee and manager signatures to confirm understanding and next steps. Intended as a general example; verify suitability for your workplace and jurisdiction.
by Kim Gaston, from the Community
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NJS Return to Work Interview

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