Learn how to handle irrelevant tasks and update absence information during sickness absence follow-up.

Download the manager guide for sickness absence follow-up

The sickness absence follow-up module helps managers follow up employees on sick leave in a structured way and meet statutory deadlines.

Download the complete guide: Sickness absence follow-up for managers (PDF)

How to handle irrelevant sickness absence follow-up tasks

You cannot skip sickness absence follow-up tasks. You must process and document each task individually.

1. Open the task in the sickness absence follow-up module
2. Complete the required fields. You cannot mark the task as Completed until all required fields are completed
3. Document why the task was not necessary in an appropriate field

How to add work-related or pregnancy-related status during sickness absence follow-up

If you discover that the absence is pregnancy-related or work-related during the follow-up process, a manager or sickness absence administrator can update the information:

1. Open the first task in the workflow, First day of absence → sickness absence registered
2. Select Edit from the action button

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