Workplace reintegration management (BEM)

If an employee has been unfit for work for more than six weeks within a year, whether continuously or in total, the employer must offer workplace reintegration management. A guided procedure with a medical recommendation on workload and a graded plan often shortens the absence and shows that the employer made the offer. We also provide this support as a Flat fee per case.

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Scope of service

When it applies

The obligation arises after more than six weeks of incapacity for work within a year, whether continuous or in total.

Medical recommendation on work capacity

We describe which activities are possible again, to what extent and with which adjustments.

Phased return plan

Working hours are increased step by step, coordinated with the treating doctors and the funding bodies.

Documentation

We document the procedure in full; in unfair dismissal proceedings, a missing reintegration procedure is regularly a disadvantage for the employer.

How it works

Invitation

The employer issues the invitation; participation is voluntary. We handle the organisation.

Meeting

In the meeting we clarify strain, limitations and options at the workplace.

Phased return plan

The medical recommendation is coordinated with the health insurer or pension insurer.

Support

Reviews and adjustments follow until full work is possible again.

Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions

The most common questions about this service, answered briefly. Anything else we can clarify in conversation.

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Is participation mandatory for employees?

No, participation is voluntary. The employer is obliged to offer workplace reintegration (BEM) and to document that offer.

Is the employer told the diagnosis?

No. Only statements about capacity for work and any necessary adjustments are passed on.

Legal basis and sources

The information is based on legislation and publications of the competent bodies. Each can be read there in full.

Legal texts and publications of the competent authorities

§ 167 SGB IX — Prevention and reintegration (BEM)

Federal Ministry of Justice — the provision that obliges employers to offer BEM after six weeks of sickness absence.

Workplace reintegration management (Betriebliches Eingliederungsmanagement) — DGUV expert section

German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) — practical guidance and sample procedures.

talentplus — employer portal for inclusion

Federal Association of Integration Offices (Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Integrationsämter) — funding and contacts for companies.

Maintaining work capacity

Association of German Company and Works Doctors (VDBW). The article shows reintegration from the company doctor's perspective.

All links were last checked on 14 September 2026. They lead to the pages of the respective publishers.

Workplace reintegration (BEM) for your company

After a short conversation you will receive a quotation for your company. We work on site in the Ingolstadt, Munich and Upper Bavaria area and advise nationwide by video.

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