Unfit for work

Q: One of our employees has had surgery and her doctor has provided a certificate that says she is “fit to return to normal duties in a graduated fashion”. As this is not a WorkCover matter, are we able to delay the return of the employee until her doctor can confirm that she is fully fit to return to work?

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