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Every employee who is employed under a contract of employment is required to perform periodic tests. The employer may not allow a person to work who does not have a valid medical certificate. How many periodic examinations should be performed? It all depends on the general health of the employee and the conditions under which he works. It is the doctor who decides on the date of the next periodic examinations.
Periodic tests – what kind
Periodic examinations they are used to assess the health condition of the employee. Their execution does not take much time, and the employee is entitled to a day off on the day they are performed. Additionally, it is paid. What are tests performed? There is no set specific plan. The whole scenario research periodic is determined by a doctor who, in addition to performing the minimum, may order their extension. This usually happens when he has doubts about the patient’s state of health. In this case, the repetition frequency also increases periodic tests. If the doctor detects contraindications to work in this specific position, the employer is obliged to release the employee from the obligation to work for him, transferring him, for example, to another job. It may also happen that the employee does not agree with the doctor’s decision. He then has the option of appealing against it. This must be done within 7 days of receiving the decision.
Periodic examinations – after the deadline
It is the labor code that says that the employed employee must be up-to-date periodic examinations. The employer should not allow a person whose examinations are not valid. Performing the research after the deadline can have serious consequences. J.If the employee refuses to conduct the research, the employer may terminate the employment contract without any consequences and does not have to take into account the notice period. An out-of-date medical certificate is treated as an inability to perform work in a specific position. An employer who allowed a person to work without valid periodic tests, there may be a financial penalty. This is due to a gross violation of health and safety rules. In turn, the employer may apply reprimands and reprimands against an employee who has an unprofessional approach to complying with health and safety rules.
Periodic examinations – how many
What how much you should do periodic examinationsdepends on the first tests. Occasionally there are limitations on the first decision. Date of the following periodic tests it appears on the judgment. You should stick to your schedule and perform medical examinations in a timely manner.