What to do if you disagree with a Occupational Assessor Reporting?

You have had a conversation with a Occupational Assessor. This is because you have been incapacitated for work for some time and the (company) doctor has drawn up a list of conditions that work must meet, taking into account your limitations. Already during the conversation, you do not agree with what the Occupational Assessor advises you and your employer. Now that you have seen the Occupational Assessor conclusions drawn in a report, you wonder what to do next. You are of the opinion that you cannot carry out the advice given. What should I do?

Situations in which an employee may disagree

There are several situations in which the employee may disagree with the outcome of the Occupational Assessor Reporting:

• The Occupational Assessor proposes a build-up of hours in custom tasks; The employee is of the opinion that he is not yet able to work.
• The Occupational Assessor mentions that their own work is not appropriate. The workload required from one's own work is not in line with the employee's capacity as determined by the (company) doctor. The employee is of the opinion that he can carry out his own work, but the employer does not allow him to try this out.
• The employee believes he has more limitations than indicated by the (occupational) physician and disagrees with the appropriate positions at his own employer as indicated by the occupational physician.
• The Occupational Assessor indicates that there is no suitable work with one's own employer. The employee is of the opinion that there is other work at his/her own employer that he/she could perform.

What can you do as an employee if you do not agree with the Occupational Assessor Reporting?

The first step is to discuss this right away in the conversation with the Occupational Assessor and explain why you do not agree with it. The Occupational Assessor can then explain why he gives a certain advice. This is due to applicable laws or regulations, for example. The Occupational Assessor consult with the (company) doctor on the basis of your comments. Sometimes, after this consultation, parts of the list drawn up by the (company) doctor and/or the advice are adjusted. If you can identify specific positions with your own employer that you do find suitable, the Occupational Assessor further examine the appropriateness of this. This can be done, for example, by inquiring with the employer and/or requesting job descriptions. Finally, if you still do not agree with the above steps, you can Occupational Assessor report, request an expert opinion from the UWV. The purpose of the UWV's opinion is that you and your employer resume the reintegration process. You can read exactly how to do this on the UWV website. There is a fee associated with this application.

Occupational health assessment Have it carried out

If you have an employee who has been absent for a longer period of time, you can Occupational health assessment to find out the employee's capacity and possibly reintegrate with the possibilities that are available. To learn more about aOccupational health assessmentto our website and ask for a no-obligation quoation at.