Return-to-Work Interview Form

A form for managers to use when an employee returns from any period of sickness absence. It guides a supportive conversation, checks fitness to work, identifies adjustments, records absence history against triggers and agrees next steps.

• On the employee’s first day back, or as soon as possible afterwards
• After every sickness absence, however short – consistency is key
• With the Sickness Absence Policy in this pack

• Hold the meeting privately and keep it supportive
• Complete Parts 1 to 6 together with the employee
• Both sign the form; give the employee a copy
• Store it confidentially – it contains health data