Control of self-certified sick leave

Control of self-certified sick leave in the self-service portal

• Employees who receive a monthly salary register self-certified sick leave in the self-service portal (dfo.no).
• The system prevents employees from registering self-certified sick leave that is not in line with the regulations. Only the following conditions need follow-up on your part:
  • Work-related sick leave
    If an employee has registered self-certified sick leave with the absence type Self-certification and ticked ?work-related?, you must contact the person within a short time about possible facilitation needs and how new work-related absences can be prevented. If necessary, seek assistance from a local HR consultant and / or the Occupational Health Services Unit (BHT). 

Control of self-certified sick leave on paper form

• Employees employed on an hourly basis without access to the self-service portal submit a self-certified sick leave form on paper (word).
• Check the paper form according to the following conditions:
  • Is the employee entitled to sickness benefits?
    There are a number of circumstances where an employee cannot submit a self-certified sick leave form because he or she is not entitled to sickness benefits, see overview. 
    If the employee is not entitled to sickness benefits, you must reject the application. In case of doubt, contact the Group for Absence and Reimbursement for advice and guidance.
  • Work-related sick leave
    If an employee has registered self-certified sick leave with the absence type Self-certification and ticked ?work-related?, you must contact the person within a short time about possible facilitation needs and how new work-related absences can be prevented. If necessary, seek assistance from a local HR consultant and / or the Occupational Health Services Unit (BHT).
  • Part-time employees
    If the self-declaration applies to a part-time employee, see how the self-certification period is calculated.
• Send the approved self-certified sick leave form immediately by internal mail to the Group for Absence and Reimbursement and keep a copy for your own reference.