Medical questionnaire on recruitment
In Luxembourg, the medical examination upon recruitment is a legal requirement for all employees, regardless of the position envisaged. Its purpose is to check the employee’s suitability for the job. It must be carried out by a state-approved occupational physician.
What is the medical questionnaire upon recruitment?
The medical questionnaire is a document that enables the occupational physician to assess whether the employee is able to carry out his work without risk to his health.
Who should fill in the medical questionnaire?
The medical questionnaire must be completed by the employee him/herself. It is important that the answers are honest and complete, so that the occupational physician can make an accurate assessment of the employee’s health status.
What does the medical questionnaire contain?
The form consists of a « personal data » section to be checked and, if necessary, modify and/or complete by the employee, as well as a « health questionnaire ».
The health questionnaire contains questions about the employee’s current and past health status, including medical history, current treatments, allergies, vaccinations, physical activities and lifestyle habits (diet, smoking, alcohol, etc.).
What happens if the employee refuses to complete the medical questionnaire?
Refusing to complete the medical questionnaire can have prejudicial consequences for the employee. They will not receive a job fitness certificate, the document that attests to their fitness to carry out their professional activity. In the event of health problems, employees will not be eligible for redeployment if they have worked in the company for less than 3 years.
Are the details on the medical questionnaire confidential?
The information collected is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and is subject to medical confidentiality. The occupational health physician will under no circumstances disclose this information to the employer or to anyone else.
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