Fitness for Duty
Assessments
Assessments
Fitness for Duty Medicolegal Assessments
MEDirect provides independent Fitness for Duty assessments to help employers, insurers, and legal professionals determine an individual’s ability to safely perform their work duties. Our assessments are objective, medically sound, and compliant with employment and occupational health regulations across Australia.
These evaluations are commonly used in cases of prolonged sick leave, return-to-work planning, workplace disputes, and where there are concerns about a worker’s capacity to safely fulfil the requirements of their role.
What is a Fitness for Duty Assessment?
A Fitness for Duty assessment is a medico-legal evaluation performed by a qualified medical expert to determine whether an employee is physically or psychologically capable of performing their job. The assessment considers:
• The employee’s medical condition
• Functional limitations or restrictions
• The physical and psychological demands of their role
• Safety implications for the employee and others
• Likelihood and timeline for return to work
These assessments are particularly useful for roles involving high-risk environments, safety-sensitive tasks, or complex psychological concerns.
• The employee’s medical condition
• Functional limitations or restrictions
• The physical and psychological demands of their role
• Safety implications for the employee and others
• Likelihood and timeline for return to work
These assessments are particularly useful for roles involving high-risk environments, safety-sensitive tasks, or complex psychological concerns.
When Are Fitness for Duty Reports Needed?
Fitness for Duty assessments are frequently used by:
- Employers managing return-to-work processes
- HR professionals addressing long-term absence or performance concerns
- Insurers or legal representatives involved in employment disputes
- Workers’ compensation claims with capacity issues
- Occupational health and safety reviews
Assessments may also be required before redeployment, following workplace incidents, or when medical clearance is in doubt.
Why Choose MEDirect for Fitness for Duty Assessments?
- Access to independent specialists in occupational medicine, psychiatry, and general practice
- Clear, objective recommendations for employment decisions
- Fast scheduling and report turnaround
- Legally defensible, evidence-based reports
- Support for both in-person and telehealth assessments
Book a Fitness for Duty Assessment
To refer a fitness for duty case, contact MEDirect on 1300 001 633, email bookings@medirect.com.au, or send your referral via our secure online system.