(ふくしょく)

ふくしょく
noun
returning to work; reinstatement
1. returning to work; reinstatement; reemployment
Returning to one's job or position after a period of leave, suspension, or absence.
育休(いくきゅう)()復職(ふくしょく)した。
She returned to work after parental leave.
病気(びょうき)から回復(かいふく)して、来月(らいげつ)復職(ふくしょく)する予定(よてい)だ。
Having recovered from illness, I plan to return to work next month.
復職(ふくしょく)()時短勤務(じたんきんむ)(はたら)くことになった。
After returning to work, I'll be working reduced hours.

USAGE:
復職(ふくしょく) is commonly used in HR and workplace contexts. It often refers to returning after 育児休暇(いくじきゅうか) (parental leave), 病気休暇(びょうききゅうか) (sick leave), or 休職(きゅうしょく) (leave of absence).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 復職(ふくしょく)する (to return to work)
  • 復職(ふくしょく)支援(しえん) (return-to-work support)
  • 復職(ふくしょく)() (after returning to work)

CONTRAST:
休職(きゅうしょく) (leave of absence from work) is the antonym. 転職(てんしょく) (changing jobs) means moving to a different position entirely.