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What emails does an employee receive before returning from medical leave?

Written by Cocoon Support

We recognize there can be a lot of changes when it comes to returning from a medical leave. Whether a medical provider has recommended an extension or an employee is intending to return as planned, Cocoon reaches out to an employee to confirm their return to work so their employer can stay up to date on their status.

Employees on medical leave receive an email 1 week before their leave ends, asking them to confirm the end of their leave. Employees will also receive a second reminder email on their last day of leave. Both emails prompt an employee to update their leave plan if anything has changed.

Reminder email #1

Subject: Communicate about your return to work

Hi User First Name,

Your leave is set to end on MM/DD/YYYY.

If your return to work date changes, please update your leave dates so we can notify Employer Name. Keeping Cocoon updated on your anticipated return allows Employer Name to support you and plan for your smooth transition back. If your return to work date has not changed, there is no action needed.

Have additional questions or need additional support? Reach out to [email protected] to access more information and resources about leave.

Best,

The Cocoon Team

Reminder email #2

Subject: [Action required] Confirm the end of your leave

Hi User First Name,

Your leave is set to end on MM/DD/YYYY.

Employer Name is preparing for your return to work. If you haven’t yet, please upload your fitness for duty certification that is filled out by your medical provider to return to work.

[Upload your fitness for duty certification]

If your return to work date changes, please update your plan accordingly so we can notify Employer Name of any changes. Keeping Cocoon updated on your anticipated return allows Employer Name to support you and plan for your smooth transition back. If your return to work date has not changed, there is no action needed.

Have additional questions or need additional support? Reach out to [email protected] to access more information and resources about leave.

Best,

The Cocoon Team

Reminder email #3

Subject: [Action required] Confirm your return to work

Hi User First Name,

Your leave ends today, which means Employer Name is expecting your return to work on the next business day according to your usual schedule.

If your plans have changed and you will not be returning to work, please update your leave dates accordingly so we can notify Employer Name as soon as possible. Keeping Cocoon updated on your anticipated return allows Employer Name to support you and plan for your smooth transition back. If your leave dates are accurate, there’s no action needed.

Have additional questions or need additional support? Reach out to [email protected] to access more information and resources about leave.

Best,

The Cocoon Team

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