Division of responsibilities
There are many parties involved in a rehabilitation process. Each one has their own role and responsibility. Collaboration between the various interested parties is of great importance to effective and swift rehabilitation efforts, and for facilitating the employee's return to work.
The manager's responsibility
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The employee's responsibility
1. Following procedures in case of sickness
The employee is responsible for following procedures in case of sickness, in accordance with
The employee is then obligated to continually submit valid medical certificates to the manager.
2. Actively participating in the rehabilitation process
- The employee must keep in contact with their manager throughout of the sick leave period.
- The employee must provide the information about their capacity for work that is needed for the employer to be able to investigate the needs of occupational rehabilitation and to enable appropriate planning for a return to work. This means that the medical certificate submitted by the employee must be complete – only the diagnosis may be concealed.
- The employee must, to the best of their ability, actively participate in investigations, planning and the implementation of his or her rehabilitation; for example, participate in rehabilitation meetings and carry out agreed plans.
The responsibility of other parties
The union representative's responsibility
Union representatives can be an important support to the employee during the rehabilitation process. They can also participate during different kinds of rehabilitation meetings if the employee so wishes.
The HR Office's responsibility
- Establish Stockholm University's general procedures and other support for managers.
- Giving advice and support, and being a resource available to managers during the rehabilitation process.
- Investigating alternative options – such as a transfer – when a return to regular duties at the workplace is not possible.
The responsibility of occupational health care
- Supporting the employer during occupational rehabilitation.
- Being experts on work-related ill health and offering managers advice and support.
- Participating in the rehabilitation process as needed, such as by coordinating rehabilitation efforts or suggesting adjustments/adaptations.
The doctor's responsibility
- Medical rehabilitation, so that the employee can become fit and return to part-time or full-time work.
- Providing information on medical facts to Försäkringskassan and, if needed, to occupational health care.
Försäkringskassan's responsibility
- Assessing entitlement to compensation (sickness benefit, rehabilitation allowance, sickness compensation, assistive devices etc.) from the 15th day of the sick leave period.
- During ongoing sick leave, can also call a reconciliation meeting with the employee and their immediate manager. Other parties, such as the attending physician and union representative, may also participate.
Contact
When you, as a manager, need support on rehabilitation issues, contact your HR advisor.