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

Early and Safe Return to Work. The Employer and the Union agree to support the principle of early and safe return to work of injured/ ill workers. Further the parties agree to comply with the early and safe return to work provisions pursuant to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and in compliance with the obligations to accommodate employees under the Human Rights Code. The parties agree to utilize return to work principles and guidelines that promote individualized early and safe return to meaningful work programs based upon what is reasonable and medically necessary. Where there is reasonable possibility that a Nurse may return to work on modified duties the employer will provide the Nurse with a Functional Abilities Form to be completed by the respective attending physician for completion. Such form will be submitted to the Occupational Health Nurse.

Early and Safe Return to Work. The Employer and the Union agree to support the principle of early and safe return to work of injured/ injured/ill workers. Further the parties agree to comply with the early and safe return to work provisions pursuant to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and in compliance with the obligations to accommodate employees under the Human Rights Code. The parties agree to utilize return to work principles and guidelines that promote individualized early and safe return to meaningful work programs based upon what is reasonable and medically necessary. Where there is a reasonable possibility that a Nurse may return to work on modified duties the employer will Employer may provide the Nurse with a Functional Abilities Form to be completed by the respective attending physician and/or primary care provider for completion. Such form will be submitted to the Occupational Health Nurseand Abilities Specialist.