Early Safe Return to Work. The Company and the Union will endeavor, in a cooperative spirit, to jointly assist workers injured at work in Early Safe Return to Work (ESRTW). This article will not limit the rights and/or obligations of the Company, the Union or the employee prescribed in the legislation. In order to accomplish this goal in a joint manner, the following procedure will apply: When it becomes apparent to an employee that he/she has sustained a work related injury; such employee will notify his/her supervisor as soon as practicable in accordance with the injury reporting procedures. If medical intervention is required, the Company will provide the employee with a Functional Abilities Form (FAF). The employee will provide his/her medical practitioner with the FAF and request that it be completed and returned to the Company. The Company, the Union and the employee will review the completed FAF to develop an individual plan including a transitional return to work program. The parties will assess whether the employee can perform the essential duties of his/her pre-injury occupation, or, alternatively, identify potential suitable and available work in which the employee can participate. The employee will advise the Company if the injury will require ongoing offsite medical attention and/or further medical evaluations, including the anticipated schedule. A definitive recovery time line should be established during this process. The employee’s status will be reviewed on the final date of the duration period. At this time, the employee will have a note from the attending physician stating he/she can return to full regular duties, or estimate the time of recovery and a summary of the remaining restrictions. If the initial recovery date is revised, the restrictions will be reviewed and an extended or alternate ESRTW plan will be developed. When necessary, the workplace parties may solicit the WSIB to facilitate the ESRTW program as prescribed by the legislation. The Company and the Union acknowledge that the procedure may be modified as necessary to remain consistent with legislative changes.
Early Safe Return to Work. Preamble The parties recognize that the prevention of injuries and the rehabilitation of injured employees are equally important goals and that return to work programs are part of an injury prevention and rehabilitation program.
Early Safe Return to Work. The parties agree to an Early Safe Return to Work program as outlined in Appendix C.
Early Safe Return to Work. The Company and the Union value the goal of injury prevention by maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. The Company and the Union will endeavor, in a cooperative spirit, to jointly assist workers injured at work in Early Safe Return to Work (ESRTW). All ESRTW activities will be consistent with the applicable legislative requirements. The Company and employee responsibilities are defined in the applicable legislation including but not limited to reporting, cooperation and rehabilitation. This document will not limit the rights and/or obligations of the Company, the Union or the employee prescribed in the legislation. In order to accomplish this goal in a joint manner, the following procedure will apply: When it becomes apparent to the employee that they have sustained a work related injury, the employee will notify the Company as soon as practicable in accordance with the injury reporting procedures. If medical intervention is required, the Company will provide the employee with a Functional Abilities Form (FAF). The employee will provide the appropriate medical practitioner with the FAF. The employee will request that the FAF be completed by the medical practitioner. The Company, the Union and the employee will review the completed FAF to assess whether the employee can perform the essential duties of their pre-injury occupation, or, alternatively, potential suitable and available work in which the employee can participate. The employee will advise the Company if the injury will require ongoing offsite medical attention including the anticipated schedule. In addition, the employee may be required to attend for medical evaluation(s) by the medical practitioner to assess the recovery process. A definitive recovery time line should be established during this process. When participating in an ESRTW program, the Company, employee and the Union will complete the Light Duty Report stating the work assignments. The employee and a Company representative will complete the Daily Activity Log Sheet formalizing tasks accomplished on a daily basis while participating in the ESRTW. The employee will return to full unrestricted duties in their pre-injury occupation after the employee has attained the medical practitioner’s approval, or by a release from WSIB. When necessary, the workplace parties may solicit the WSIB to facilitate the ESRTW program as prescribed by the legislation. The Company and the Union acknowledge that the procedure may be modified as neces...
Early Safe Return to Work. The Union and the Employer agree that ill or injured employees may benefit from involvement in Early Safe Return to Work Programs which may involve a number of initiatives such as a gradual increase in hours of work up to full shift hours, modified work, work place modification, a work hardening program, or, if necessary a change in work assignment. Participation in such a program shall be voluntary for both the employee and the Employer and contingent upon the written consent of the employee’s physician. The program shall be considered as part of the treatment/rehabilitation process. All employees engaged in a rehabilitation/treatment process shall be supernumerary. The Employer shall provide to the employee an outline of the conditions of the Return to Work Policy prior to the employee agreeing to participate. The employee, an Employer designate and the Union xxxxxxx will meet to agree on a suitable program. A written program for the employee will include:
Early Safe Return to Work. The Parties are encouraged to meet and discuss the opportunity to further explore Early and Safe Return to Work initiatives. Where practical, these discussions should occur within six (6) months of the signing of this agreement. Yours truly,
Early Safe Return to Work. The intent of the current procedure for accommodation and placement of injured or disabled employees is to provide suitable work consistent with the functional abilities of the employee. The parties reiterated their commitment to work together, along with the employee and his/her medical provider to focus on returning the employee to their pre- injury level of health while ensuring all obligations under legislation.
Early Safe Return to Work. The Parties recognize that early and safe return to work is an important component of rehabilitation plans for most injured workers. The Parties agree to help injured workers achieve functional restoration, as it relates to return to work activities, by working with the injured worker, health care providers and others, to design individual rehabilitation plans. The Parties agree to work cooperatively and to explore all reasonable, creative, and flexible solutions to design plans that will facilitate the injured worker staying at work, when possible, or early and safe return to work. DATED this day of , 2016 in Saint Xxxx, New Brunswick. FOR THE UNION: FOR THE EMPLOYER: Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxx, Legal Counsel Coordinating Labour Relations Officer New Brunswick Associations of New Brunswick Union of Public Nursing Homes Inc. and Private Employees Xxxxx Xxxxxx-Xxxxxx, President Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, Administrator at Loch New Brunswick Union of Public Lomond Villa Inc. and Private Employees Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Director of Care Loch Lomond Villa Inc. Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Director of Finance Loch Lomond Villa Inc. Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx, Director of Operations Loch Lomond Villa Inc. Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Labour Relations Officer New Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
Early Safe Return to Work. The Company is committed to its employees and in the event of an injury, at work or outside of work, has an Early and Safe Return to Work Program. This policy will ensure that every employee, under proper medical and supervisory constraints, is given the opportunity of returning to work, in whatever capacity, until they can assume their full duties, providing this provision does not conflict with this collective agreement.
Early Safe Return to Work. The Company and the Union value the goal of injury preven- tion by maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. The Company and the Union will endeavor, in a cooperative spirit, to jointly assist workers injured at work in Early Safe Return to Work (ESRTW). All ESRTW activities will be consistent with the applicable legislative requirements. The Company and employee responsibilities are defined in the applicable leg- islation including but not limited to reporting, cooperation and rehabilitation. This document will not limit the rights and/or obligations of the Company, the Union or the employee pre- scribed in the legislation. In order to accomplish this goal in a joint manner, the following procedure will apply: When it becomes apparent to the employee that they have sus- tained a work related injury, the employee will notify the Com- pany as soon as practicable in accordance with the injury reporting procedures. If medical intervention is required, the Company will provide the employee with a Functional Abilities Form (FAF). The employee will provide the appropriate medical practitioner with the FAF. The employee will request that the FAF be com- pleted by the medical practitioner. The Company, the Union and the employee will review the completed FAF to assess whether the employee can perform the essential duties of their pre-injury occupation, or, alterna- tively, potential suitable and available work in which the em- ployee can participate. The employee will advise the Company if the injury will require ongoing offsite medical attention in- cluding the anticipated schedule. In addition, the employee may be required to attend for medical evaluation(s) by the medical practitioner to assess the recovery process. A defini- tive recovery time line should be established during this process.
