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Back to Work Interview Checklist

by Kelli Crockard, from the Community

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Use this Back to Work interview form to manage return-to-work conversations after employee absence. Capture the employee’s name, reason for absence, first and last dates, total working days missed, and whether a doctor’s note was provided. Record matters discussed, confirm employees are up to date on company briefings, offer support, and check for any questions. Document interview completion date, outcomes, and signatures from employee and employer to create an auditable record.

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Back to Work Interview Form
This back to work interview form supports managers and employees returning after an absence of more than half a day. Capture employee name, reason for absence, dates, total days off, whether a doctors note was provided, and if the absence is paid. Confirm probation status, share updates or briefings missed, and document any follow up actions. Finish with signatures from both parties to confirm the return to work discussion.
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Back to Work 2025 Checklist
This back to work form helps line managers conduct return to work interviews after an employee has been out of the business for more than half a day. Capture employee name, reason for absence, first and last day away, total working days off, and whether a doctors note was provided. Record the interview date, pay status, probation status, and any updates or briefings the employee missed. Include notes on treatment or ongoing issues, follow up actions, and ensure both employee and manager sign and date the form.
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Back to Work Form Template
This back to work form helps managers capture essential details after an employee has been away from work for more than half a day. Record the reason for absence, dates away, total days off, and whether a doctor’s note is provided. Standardize return-to-work interviews, confirm probation status, brief employees on updates, and agree on next steps. The form includes sections for notes, evidence capture, and signature fields for both the employee and the manager to confirm completion.
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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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Back to Work Interview Form

This back to work interview form supports managers and employees returning after an absence of more than half a day. Capture employee name, reason for absence, dates, total days off, whether a doctors note was provided, and if the absence is paid. Confirm probation status, share updates or briefings missed, and document any follow up actions. Finish with signatures from both parties to confirm the return to work discussion.

by Kelli User, from the Community

20+

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Back to Work 2025 Checklist

This back to work form helps line managers conduct return to work interviews after an employee has been out of the business for more than half a day. Capture employee name, reason for absence, first and last day away, total working days off, and whether a doctors note was provided. Record the interview date, pay status, probation status, and any updates or briefings the employee missed. Include notes on treatment or ongoing issues, follow up actions, and ensure both employee and manager sign and date the form.

by Kelli User, from the Community

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Back to Work Form Template

This back to work form helps managers capture essential details after an employee has been away from work for more than half a day. Record the reason for absence, dates away, total days off, and whether a doctor’s note is provided. Standardize return-to-work interviews, confirm probation status, brief employees on updates, and agree on next steps. The form includes sections for notes, evidence capture, and signature fields for both the employee and the manager to confirm completion.

by Kelli User, from the Community

10+

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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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Back to Work Interview Checklist

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