Common use of Duration of Injury on Duty Leave Clause in Contracts

Duration of Injury on Duty Leave. Injury on duty leave shall not exceed fifteen (15) months and shall be reviewed at the conclusion of the leave with the Workers’ Compensation Board, but if as a result of the review, medical opinion advises that the Employee will be able to return to work within the next three (3) months, then the leave of absence shall be extended for this period. If, as a result of the medical examination, the Employee is found to be physically unfit to carry out the functions of the position the Employee occupies, then the employment of the Employee may be terminated by the Employer. No termination shall occur before alternate accommodated employment has been explored under Article 26. The provisions of Article 34 shall apply for eligible Employees.

Duration of Injury on Duty Leave. Injury on duty leave shall not exceed fifteen (15) months and shall be reviewed at the conclusion of the leave with the Workers’ Compensation Board, but if as a result of the review, medical opinion advises that the Employee will be able to return to work within the next three (3) months, then the leave of absence shall be extended for this period. If, as a result of the medical examination, the Employee is found to be physically unfit to carry out the functions of the position the Employee she/he occupies, then the employment of the Employee may be terminated by the Employer. No termination shall occur before alternate accommodated employment has been explored under Article 26. The provisions of Article 34 shall apply for eligible Employees.