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Now What? series · No. 2

I'm Going Back to Work. Now What?

Returning after family leave, illness, caring or a career break: explain your time away with confidence and plan a return that works for you.

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  • Online straight after payment, with copies to download
  • Updated October 2026 for the Employment Rights Act 2025
Format
Online workbook
Length
19 pages
For
Returners
Written by
Tee Obi FCMI

About this workbook

However long you have been away, and whatever the reason, this workbook helps you get ready, explain your gap calmly, and settle back in.

It covers your CV, interviews, your rights when returning to the same employer, keeping in touch days, phased returns and flexible working, all in plain English.

What's inside

  1. Getting ready to return, and recognising what you gained
  2. Explaining your time away with a simple three part answer
  3. Your CV and applications, including returnships
  4. Interviews after a break
  5. Returning to the same employer: your rights after leave or sickness
  6. Your first weeks back
  7. Confidence and boundaries

Questions

How do I get it?

Straight after you pay, it opens online on teeobi.com, ready to use on any screen. You can download a copy too. Your access lasts 365 days.

How is payment taken?

Payment is handled securely by Stripe. Tee Obi never sees or stores your card details. You get a receipt and an invoice by email straight away, and you can download the invoice on your download page.

How does the online version work?

Type your answers straight into the workbook and tick off the checklists. Everything saves on your device as you go, so you can come back to it. A printable PDF copy is included if you prefer paper.

Can I share it?

It is licensed for your own personal use. Please do not copy, share or resell it.

Is it legal advice?

No. It gives general guidance about working life and your rights. For help with a specific problem, contact Acas, Citizens Advice, your union or a qualified adviser.

Can I get a refund?

Because this is digital content supplied straight away, you agree at checkout that you lose the 14 day right to cancel once you open it. If it is faulty or does not match its description, email hello@teeobi.com and it will be put right or refunded. See the terms of sale.

Read the full terms of sale.

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