Common use of Early and Safe Return to Work Clause in Contracts

Early and Safe Return to Work. a) The parties recognize their duties and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code with respect to accommodating disabled employees. In this regard, the Union and Employer will cooperate in facilitating the return to work of disabled employees. The Employer and the Union agree that ongoing and timely communication by all participants in this process is essential to the success of the process. The Employer and the Union agree that all participants will use electronic communication and other communication processes where possible to expedite communication. It is agreed that employees will be entitled to Union representation at all times during the Return to Work process. The Employer will advise the employee of this right. If the employee wishes to waive their right to union representation, the employee shall advise both the Employer and the Union.

Early and Safe Return to Work. a) The parties recognize their duties and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code with respect to accommodating disabled employees. In this regard, the Union and Employer will cooperate in facilitating the return to work of disabled employees. The Employer and the Union agree that ongoing and timely communication by all participants in this process is essential to the success of the process. The Employer and the Union agree that all participants will use electronic communication and other communication processes where possible to expedite communication. communication.‌‌ It is agreed that employees will be entitled to Union representation at all times during the Return to Work process. The Employer will advise the employee of this right. If the employee wishes to waive their right to union representation, the employee shall advise both the Employer and the Union.