��������Ƶ

The Medical Leave of Absence Letter is a crucial document in Dutch employment practice, required whenever an employee needs to take time off work due to medical conditions. This document is mandated by Dutch labor laws, including the Working Conditions Act and the Gatekeeper Improvement Act, and must comply with GDPR privacy requirements. The letter serves multiple purposes: it officially documents the start of medical leave, outlines salary continuation arrangements, establishes communication protocols, and sets expectations for both employer and employee during the leave period. Used across all sectors and organization sizes, the Medical Leave of Absence Letter forms part of the employee's personnel file and may be required for UWV (Dutch Employee Insurance Agency) proceedings in cases of extended illness. The document is particularly important in the Netherlands due to the country's structured approach to medical leave management and the extensive rights and obligations of both employers and employees during sick leave periods.

1. Employee and Employer Information: Basic details including names, addresses, employee ID, department, and position

2. Date and Reference Number: Official date of the letter and any relevant reference numbers for administrative purposes

3. Leave Period Details: Start date of the leave, expected duration if known, and any relevant previous sick leave periods

4. General Nature of Medical Leave: Brief indication of leave type without specific medical details to comply with privacy regulations

5. Salary Continuation Statement: Information about salary payment during leave (minimum 70% as per Dutch law)

6. Contact Protocol: Instructions for maintaining communication during leave period and reporting recovery

7. Company Doctor Information: Details about required consultations with the company doctor (bedrijfsarts)