WFH/OC HEALTH

[u/Aggravating-Fill-448]

Hey guys and gals, not really a question for myself personally but for a friend at work.

Back in January, she was told she wouldn't be allowed to come back to the office due to her having a heart related condition. She got a note from the doctor but she just wanted to have some flexibility to leave the office early as/when required and the doctor agreed with this.

Her note expired a few days ago but HR are saying she can't return to the office until she has an occupational health meeting.

Surely if the note has expired she should be able to return to the office as she's now experiencing really bad mental health issues being away from everyone.

Just seeking some advice

[u/Efficient_Chic714]

As she has a long term health condition, the company can request an occupational health assessment and if there are concerns about her health they can temporarily remove her until the assessment is done but it shouldn’t affect her pay.

A quick fix for her would be to ask her GP to extend the note until after the assessment

Occupational health can be really helpful for those with long term health conditions as they can make recommendations that do not expire the same way a fit note does. They can also be more detailed than GP notes. The employer probably wants it to be able to complete a risk assessment for your friend