Managing employee health, safety and wellbeing–independent medical examinations guideline
- Status:
- Current
- Effective:
- 11 February 2019-current
- Responsible agency:
- Public Service Commission
- Supersedes:
- Mental or Physical Incapacity
Summary
This guideline supports the Queensland Government's commitment to workplace health, safety and wellbeing for all its employees, and its commitment to continuing employment.
This guideline is intended to assist managers and employees in early discussions and guide steps to support employees where their workplace performance is affected or they are absent from work, and where there is a reasonable suspicion it is the result of a mental or physical illness or disability. All employees are to be supported with sensitivity and respect.
This guideline should be read with Directive 10/20: Independent medical examinations (IME) under the Public Service Act 2008.
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Related information
- Independent medical examinations (IME) letter template to doctor
- Independent medical examinations (IME) letter template to employee