Independent Medical Examination. The purpose of IME’s is to assist those involved in the return to work process with necessary information, and/or to assist the Long Term Medical Placement Committee in its functions. Where independent medical information is deemed necessary by the employer, the employer will first discuss the necessity via the respective joint committee (either the Return to Work Union Representative or the members of the Long Term Medical Placement Committee, as the case may be). Should the Parties both agree with the necessity of the IME, the employee will then be advised. The employer will obtain two names of an appropriate Specialist in the related medical discipline; one of which the Union can select. If the Union does not agree with the requirement for an IME, the matter will be immediately referred to arbitration to decide whether the IME is warranted; such arbitral decision is not subject to further appeal or grievance by the employee. Should the Employer and Union agree through the respective committee that an IME is required, and the employee disagrees, he or she will be invited to meet with the committee to discuss the question. After this meeting, should the employer and Union agree that an IME is required, the employee will be required to cooperate. Should the Union disagree with the necessity, the matter will be immediately referred to arbitration. Reasonable costs associated with the IME will be borne by the employer. Should the IME occur during a regularly scheduled work shift, no wages will be deducted as the result. Should the IME occur outside working hours, the employee will receive Schedule “A” rates for the time in the examination. For any out of town appointment, mileage will be paid. Reports resulting from the IME will be provided to the employer, the Union, the employee and the employee’s attending physician. The reports will address general but not detailed diagnosis, restrictions/functional limitations and abilities, and as appropriate prognosis for recovery, as well as any opinion concerning the suitability from a medical perspective of work (including as appropriate alternate duties) the IM examiner is asked to consider, but will not provide information concerning treatment. Information concerning detailed diagnosis and treatment may, however, be provided by the IM examiner to the employee and his/her attending physician. It is noted that the preceding does not derogate from insurer’s (including WSIB’s) rights with respect to obtaining medical...
Independent Medical Examination. When it is necessary for an employee during working hours to participate in an Independent Medical Examination (IME) at the Company's request or to report to the Company's Medical Department, the employee shall be allowed time off with pay for necessary absence from duty from scheduled basic hours. Medical Appointments – For other medical or dental examinations or treatment, the employee shall be granted time off without pay from scheduled basic hours, subject to reasonable notice being given to their immediate manager.
Independent Medical Examination. At the Employer’s request, an employee who is or has been absent from work on sick leave shall attend upon and submit to a medical examination conducted by a physician or other health care provider designated by the Employer and at the Employer’s expense.
Independent Medical Examination. (a) When extensive efforts have been made to obtain objective medical information from the employee’s treating physician(s) to no avail, the Employer may require that an employee undergo an Independent Medical Examination:
Independent Medical Examination. (a) In the absence of objective medical information from the treating physician(s), in cases of prolonged absence caused by illness or where a medical condition is believed to be adversely affecting an employee’s work, the Director HRCS (or designee), upon recommendation from the University Disability Provider, may require that the employee undergo an Independent Medical Exam (IME). The physician will submit a medical report to the University Disability Provider as to the condition of the employee and the amount of time considered necessary for his/her complete recovery, an opinion on the employee's ability to continue in his/her present position, with or without modification, treatment recommendations, and whether or not his/her condition can be improved through treatment.
Independent Medical Examination. 26.01 Should an independent medical examination (IME) be required, the Occasional Teacher shall receive a copy of the IME report upon the request of the teacher.
Independent Medical Examination. 1.34.3.1 Where the University considers that an Employee is unable to perform the inherent requirements of the job due to injury, illness or impairment, the Unversity may commission an independent medical examination to assess whether the Employee is able to perform the inherent requirements of the position within 12 months from the date of assessment.
Independent Medical Examination. The Company may, at its own expense, require an independent medical examination (IME) and certification by a second physician at any time during an illness/injury period. If the IME physician’s determination does not support the need for time away from work, the pay for incidental absence or STD benefits will cease. A third opinion may be requested by the employee at their own expense to resolve the conflict of opinion. The third examination and certification must be performed by a physician mutually agreeable to the Company and the employee. The third opinion is final and binding. If the results support the initial certification, pay for incidental absence and/or STD benefits will be reinstated retroactively and the Company will assume responsibility for the payment of the third opinion. When there is evidence of fraudulent activity/abuse related to the illness/injury absence, pay for incidental absence or STD benefits may be suspended while an IME is pending. An employee’s failure to cooperate or to maintain scheduled appointments for a second or third opinion will result in the suspension of pay for incidental absence or STD benefits. If the initial disability qualification is not sustained by the second or third opinion, the employee must return to work unless qualified for an unpaid FMLA leave. Failure to return to work other than while on FMLA leave will result in termination for job abandonment. As a condition of this STD Policy, employees must give their consent for their treating doctor to provide information about their condition to the Company or to an IME doctor.
Independent Medical Examination. “IME”): After receiving a claim, PCM will assign the injured employee to an occupational physician to examine and provide recommendations for the appropriate specialist to conduct an IME. The IME will be conducted to identify an appropriate and objective disability, rehabilitation, or care assessment.
Independent Medical Examination. In the event of your absence from work or inability to perform the duties of your position due to illness or accident the Company reserves the right to refer you for medical examination to an independent medical practitioner nominated and paid for by the Company. The Company will be entitled to receive full details of any such medical examination which in the view of the medical practitioner relate to your absence.
