FAQs

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What further advice should a healthcare professional provide on a fit note where they tick the "may be fit for work" option?
Is an employer obliged to comply with the advice on a fit note?
What should an employer do if an employee is off sick for over a week but has not submitted a fit note?
If an employee returns late from holiday due to illness, should the employer treat a foreign medical certificate as evidence of incapacity?
If an employee has been signed off work for a particular period, can the employer allow them to return early?
What should an employer do if it receives a fit note saying that an employee "may be fit for work taking account of the following advice"?

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Frequently asked questions and answers on fit notes.