Brief monthly check-in (or sooner if duties/hours change).

Prevent accommodation drift (role/room/supervisor changes).

Progress hours/tasks where tolerances improve; make adjustments if barriers persist.

Keep culture respectful; address probing, gossip, or exclusion early and privately.

“Things seem to be going well, and I appreciate the steady progress you’ve made. Let’s continue with the current plan for now, and we’ll keep checking in from time to time. If anything changes—if something feels too much or if you feel ready to take on more—just let me know.”

“Everything looks stable at this point, so we’ll keep the current plan. Let me know early if anything changes—either challenges or readiness to progress—and we’ll adjust as needed.”

“Thanks for stepping in and doing these extra duties.  However, for now, let’s stay with the duties listed in your return-to-work plan so we don’t overload things too quickly. If we need to change tasks later, we’ll discuss it together with the team supporting your return.”

“Just a reminder that [Name] is on a return-to-work plan, so any additional tasks or changes to their duties need to go through me first. This helps ensure the return stays safe and supported.”