Common use of Return to Work/Accommodation Clause in Contracts

Return to Work/Accommodation. 26.01 The Employer and Union agree to support the principle of prompt rehabilitation and return to work of an employee who sustains an injury either arising out of and in the course of employment or outside the workplace that has resulted in restrictions or limitations for the affected employee. In these situations, the following Return to Work Program will apply: (a) The employee’s treating physician shall provide the employee’s immediate Supervisor with a note outlining the employee’s abilities and restrictions, and if possible, the expected duration of the restrictions and an estimate as to when the employee’s return to her pre-injury position can be expected. (b) Every effort will be made to modify the employee’s pre-injury position to accommodate her restrictions. This includes adjusting the duties and responsibilities and/or hours of work. (c) Where the employee’s pre-injury position cannot be modified, other available positions within the bargaining unit will be considered first and if there are no positions, other positions within the organization will be considered provided the employee has the required skill, ability and qualifications to perform the duties and responsibilities required of the position. (d) The Union and the Employer shall work together in the return to work process. A Union Representative will be in attendance at all meetings scheduled with the affected employee with respect to her return to work. 26.02 The parties agree to respect confidentiality of information and documentation provided for their consideration, including documentation obtained through the employee’s treating physician, insurance carrier, vocational rehabilitation services, adjudication services and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. 26.03 The Employer and Union agree to work together to identify alternate work for employees who need accommodation when returning to work from WSIB-related absences. If necessary, a committee comprised of equal participants from the Employer and Union shall be convened to address such accommodation.

Return to Work/Accommodation. 26.01 The Employer and Union agree to support the principle of prompt rehabilitation and return to work of an employee who sustains an injury either arising out of and in the course of employment or outside the workplace that has resulted in restrictions or limitations for the affected employee. In these situations, the following Return to Work Program will apply: (a) The employee’s treating physician shall provide the employee’s immediate Supervisor with a note outlining the employee’s abilities and restrictions, and if possible, the expected duration of the restrictions and an estimate as to when the employee’s return to her their pre-injury position can be expected. (b) Every effort will be made to modify the employee’s pre-injury position to accommodate her their restrictions. This includes adjusting the duties and responsibilities and/or hours of work. (c) Where the employee’s pre-injury position cannot be modified, other available positions within the bargaining unit will be considered first and if there are no positions, other positions within the organization will be considered provided the employee has the required skill, ability and qualifications to perform the duties and responsibilities required of the position. (d) The Union and the Employer shall work together in the return to work process. A Union Representative will be in attendance at all meetings scheduled with the affected employee with respect to her their return to work. 26.02 The parties agree to respect confidentiality of information and documentation provided for their consideration, including documentation obtained through the employee’s treating physician, insurance carrier, vocational rehabilitation services, adjudication services and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. 26.03 The Employer and Union agree to work together to identify alternate work for employees who need accommodation when returning to work from WSIB-related absences. If necessary, a committee comprised of equal participants from the Employer and Union shall be convened to address such accommodation.

Return to Work/Accommodation. 26.01 The Employer and Union agree to support the principle of prompt rehabilitation and return to work of an employee who sustains an injury either arising out of and in the course of employment or outside the workplace that has resulted in restrictions or limitations for the affected employee. In these situations, the following Return to Work Program will apply: (a) The employee’s treating physician shall provide the employee’s immediate Supervisor with a note outlining the employee’s abilities and restrictions, and if possible, the expected duration of the restrictions and an estimate as to when the employee’s return to her pre-their pre- injury position can be expected. (b) Every effort will be made to modify the employee’s pre-injury position to accommodate her their restrictions. This includes adjusting the duties and responsibilities and/or hours of work. (c) Where the employee’s pre-injury position cannot be modified, other available positions within the bargaining unit will be considered first and if there are no positions, other positions within the organization will be considered provided the employee has the required skill, ability and qualifications to perform the duties and responsibilities required of the position. (d) The Union and the Employer shall work together in the return to work process. A Union Representative will be in attendance at all meetings scheduled with the affected employee with respect to her their return to work. 26.02 The parties agree to respect confidentiality of information and documentation provided for their consideration, including documentation obtained through the employee’s treating physician, insurance carrier, vocational rehabilitation services, adjudication services and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. 26.03 The Employer and Union agree to work together to identify alternate work for employees who need accommodation when returning to work from WSIB-related absencesrelatedabsences. If necessary, a committee comprised of equal participants from the Employer and Union shall be convened to address such accommodation.