Get Fit For Duty Form 2020-2024

'Fit for work' or 'Fitness to work' is a medical assessment done when an employer wishes to be sure an employee can safely do a specific job or task.

An employee is fit for duty when they are able to perform their essential job functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation, in a manner that does not pose a direct threat. An employee's essential job functions are the fundamental duties of the position or the primary reasons the position exists.

You will need a sick note - now called Statements of Fitness for Work or "fit note" - to show your employer if you have spent a long time away from work due to illness or injury. They are designed to stop people claiming pay and taking time off working when they are not actually ill.

When an employee informs you that they are returning to work after a long term absence, you should request a “fit to resume doctor's note”. If you can, you should try to facilitate a partial return to work when required by the employee.

This is called statutory sick pay (that means the legal minimum). Sick pay is paid by your employer at 70% of your normal pay up to a maximum of €110 a day. You must be an employee and be working at least 13 weeks with your employer before you can get statutory sick pay.

When an employee informs you that they are returning to work after a long term absence, you should request a “fit to resume doctor's note”. If you can, you should try to facilitate a partial return to work when required by the employee.

The fitness to work certificate is sent either to your manager, HR or the recruiting officer. This will be specified on the first section of the form before you get it. The certificate outlines your fitness for the role and includes any recommendations. No medical details are disclosed.