What your employer needs to know

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Kia ora!  

If you’ve been diagnosed with a strain or sprain,  

and can work during your recovery,  

there are three key pieces of information you should share with your boss.  

It might not be easy,  

but that conversation can help you have a successful recovery.  

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1. What’s the situation?  

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Let your employer know what’s happened,  

and what your GP or physio has advised.  

This sets clear expectations  

and helps them understand what supports they can provide.  

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 2. Keep in touch with your employer 

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Make sure your employer knows that you want to stay involved with work.  

Keeping that connection can support both your physical recovery and your mental wellbeing.  

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3. Create a recovery at work plan.  

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Have a conversation with your employer about the tasks you can do safely while you recover, 

and work together to adjust your duties,  

so you keep active and be productive.  

For help with knowing what duties you could do safely,  

you could also talk to your GP or physio.  

For simple conversation starters or practical advice,  

check out ACC’s quick guide.  

Search ‘conversation guide’ on ACC’s website.  

Recovering at work can help you heal faster,  

stay connected and get back to what matters, sooner.  

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Get back to what matters, sooner.