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The Return To Work Letter From Doctor (ärztliche Bescheinigung zur Wiederaufnahme der Arbeit) is a fundamental document in German employment practice, required when an employee returns to work following a period of medical leave. This document is mandated by German labor law and social security regulations, particularly in cases where an employee has been absent due to illness or injury. The letter serves multiple purposes: it confirms the employee's fitness to return to work, documents any necessary workplace accommodations or restrictions, and provides a legal basis for the employer to reinstate the employee. The document must comply with German medical privacy laws (Bundesdatenschutzgesetz) while providing sufficient information for employers to ensure workplace safety and appropriate accommodation. It is particularly crucial in cases involving extended sick leave or when gradual return-to-work programs (Hamburg Model) are implemented.

1. Letterhead Information: Doctor's/Medical Practice's official details including name, address, qualifications, and contact information

2. Patient Information: Employee's full name, date of birth, and address (as required for medical documentation)

3. Date of Examination: The date when the return-to-work assessment was conducted

4. Period of Incapacity: Confirmation of the period during which the employee was unfit for work

5. Return to Work Statement: Clear statement confirming the employee is fit to return to work and the effective date

6. Medical Assessment Details: Basic information about the employee's fitness level and ability to perform their job duties

7. Doctor's Signature and Stamp: Official signature, date of issuance, and medical practice stamp