Retirement and Physical Disability. (a) The normal retirement age is sixty-five (65) years of age. The Employer may continue to employ an employee beyond retirement age, if the Employer determines that the employee can satisfactorily perform the requirements of her classification.
Retirement and Physical Disability. (a) The parties recognize the duty of reasonable accommodation for individuals under the Human Rights Code of Ontario and agree that this Collective Agreement will be interpreted in such a way as to permit the Employer and the Union to discharge that duty.
Retirement and Physical Disability. (a) The normal retirement age is (65) years of age. The Employer may continue to employ an employee beyond retirement age, if the Employer determines that the employee can satisfactorily perform the requirementsof her classification. If an employee becomes disabled, including with the result that she is unable to perform the regular functions of her position, the Employer may determine a special classification and salary, with the hope of providing an opportunity for continued employment. Prior to any disabled employee returning to work from a disability including to a work program, the Employerwill notify and meet with members of the bargaining unit executive to consult on a back to work program for the worker. Any agreement resulting from these Canada June discussions which conflicts with the collective agreement shall, subject to agreement by the Union, prevail over any provision of this agreement in the event of a conflict. Nothing in this language obligates the Employer to establish a work program. The parties recognize the duty of reasonable accommodationfor individuals under the Human Code of Ontario and agree that this Collective Agreement will be interpreted in such a way as to permit the Employer to discharge that duty. Positions established under this article will not constitute new classifications and shall lapse upon the termination, resignation, or retirement of the employee in question.
