Document background
The Return To Work Letter From Doctor is a fundamental document in Swiss employment practice, required when employees resume work following a significant medical absence. This document is mandated under Swiss employment law and medical practice regulations, serving as an official medical clearance for workplace return. It must balance the employer's need for information with strict Swiss medical privacy requirements under the Federal Act on Data Protection. The letter provides crucial details about work capacity, any necessary accommodations, and duration of validity, while maintaining professional medical standards and confidentiality. It is particularly important for insurance and liability purposes, ensuring proper documentation for both health and accident insurance providers under Swiss social security legislation.
