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Free phased return calculator

Build a simple phased-return hours plan.

Enter the normal weekly hours, the starting hours and the number of weeks. The calculator spreads the increase evenly to give you a draft to discuss.

Your draft schedule

Set the hours.

Use the person's usual contracted or normal working hours.
Use the hours you want to test as the first step. This calculator does not make a medical recommendation.
Acas says the employer and employee should agree the length and review the return regularly.

Result

Your weekly schedule will appear here.

Change the three inputs, then build the schedule. No email address is needed.

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Evidence

Acas says a phased return can include reduced hours, different work or a lighter workload. The employer and employee should agree the length and review how the return is going.

Read the Acas guidance on phased returns.