Stay on top of sickness absence and return to work

An employee calls in sick. What do you need to arrange as an employer? When should you make contact? Which steps must you document? And how can you support an appropriate return to work? Managing sickness absence and return-to-work arrangements involves a lot, particularly when someone is away for an extended period. Dinkelberg & Partners supports employers in Eindhoven, Veghel and the surrounding area throughout the process. From the initial notification to reintegration, we help you keep track of what needs to happen.

 

Sickness absence support from day one

Effective absence management starts when an employee first reports sick. We help you plan contact with your employee, document discussions and meet the administrative obligations involved. We also keep track of which steps are required and when. Where necessary, we liaise with the occupational health service. This means you don't have to keep working out your responsibilities as an employer on your own.

 

We don't take over your responsibility towards the employee. The relationship and communication between employer and employee remain important. We're alongside you with advice and support throughout the process.

 

Working together towards a return to work

Employers and employees share responsibility for reintegration. Throughout the process, it's important to stay in touch and document arrangements for returning to work. The Dutch Employee Insurance Agency (UWV) also stresses that both parties must actively work together on reintegration. We help you consider how to keep the employee involved and plan a suitable, gradual return to work. What's possible will depend on the individual circumstances. We follow the progress of each case and support you with the appropriate steps.

 

Sickness absence management and the UWV

Good record-keeping is particularly important during long-term sickness absence. If an employee applies for a WIA work and income benefit after two years of illness, the UWV assesses whether the employer and employee have made sufficient efforts towards reintegration. That's why it's essential to document contact, agreements and actions throughout the process. Our absence management support helps you maintain a clear overview and reduces the risk of missing important steps.

 

Sickness absence management in Eindhoven and Veghel

Dinkelberg & Partners supports employers in Eindhoven, Veghel and the surrounding area with sickness absence and reintegration. We help you stay in control of the process without taking over your relationship with your employee. You'll understand what's expected of you and have someone alongside you to help plan the next step.

 

Frequently asked questions about sickness absence management

Who is responsible for an employee's return to work after sickness?

Employers and employees work together on reintegration. As an employer, you remain responsible for supporting the employee during their employment.

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What does Dinkelberg & Partners do as part of sickness absence management?

We support communication with employees, record-keeping and administrative obligations. We also advise on keeping employees engaged and planning a suitable, phased return to work.

 

Will you take over communication with the employee?

As a rule, you remain personally involved with your employee as their employer. We provide advice and support throughout the absence and reintegration process and can join meetings where needed. If communication with the employee becomes difficult, we may be able to take it over.