Common use of Modified Duty Program Clause in Contracts

Modified Duty Program. The College reserves the right to establish a Modified Duty Program for employees who are injured on the job. This program is designed so that employees who are injured can return to gainful employment while recovering from their injury or illness. Any employee who fails to adhere to or who violates this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge. All employees requesting medical assistance for a work related injury will be sent to a medical facility for treatment. If it is the examining doctor’s medical opinion that the employee is unable to return to their regular position, but is able to perform temporary modified duty, the doctor will provide the employee with a modified duty release to return to work. Prior to the employee returning to work he/she shall present the release in person to their supervisor or an individual so designated by the College. The College will assign temporary modified duty work, if available, in accordance with the recommendations of the doctor. The modified work assignment is the choice of the College, but may not be punitive in nature. Modified work can be in or out of bargaining unit. Modified duty does not permit “bumping” or loss of employment for another employee. The College may consult with Human Resources, the employee’s supervisor and the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in reviewing cases for possible modified duty.

Modified Duty Program. The College reserves the right to establish a Modified Duty Program for employees who are injured on the job. This program is designed so that employees who are injured can return to gainful employment while recovering from their injury or illness. Any employee who fails to adhere to or who violates this policy shall Article will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge. All employees requesting medical assistance for a work work-related injury will be sent to a medical facility for treatment. If it is the examining doctor’s medical opinion that the employee is unable to return to their regular position, but is able to perform temporary modified duty, the doctor will provide the employee with a modified duty release to return to work. Prior to the employee returning to work he/she shall they will present the release in person to their supervisor supervisor, or an individual employee so designated by the College. The College will assign temporary modified duty work, if available, in accordance with the recommendations of the doctor. The modified work assignment is the choice of the College, College but may not be punitive in nature. Modified work can be in or out of bargaining unit. Modified duty does not permit “bumping” or loss of employment for another employee. The College may consult with Human Resources, the employee’s supervisor supervisor, and the Union Association ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in reviewing cases for possible modified duty.