Does an employee have to undergo a medical examination after a work stoppage?

Verified 25 August 2023 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

The return-to-work medical examination is not not systematic.

She's obligatory if the employee was on work stoppage for any of the following reasons:

  • Disease which resulted in a shutdown of at least 30 days commencing front on 1er april 2022
  • Non-occupational accident or illness resulting in a work stoppage of at least 60 days, having commenced to be counted of 1er april 2022
  • Accident at work causing a shutdown at least 30 days
  • Occupational disease (regardless of duration)
  • Maternity leave

The re-entry medical examination should take place within 8 calendar days from the resumption of the employee's employment.

Please note

Since 1er april 2022, a pre-recovery medical examination may be organized, in case of absence more than 30 days and this as soon as the employee's return to his work station is anticipated. This pre-resumption visit may take place at the request of the employee, the occupational physician or the social security medical officer.

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