Common use of Graduated Return to Work Clause in Contracts

Graduated Return to Work. When an Employee is able to return to the work place on any type of a graduated return to work program, rehabilitation program or work hardening program, the Employer, Local Union, vocational rehabilitation counselor (when applicable) and the Employee shall, prior to the Employee returning to work, meet to identify the details surrounding the Employee’s return to work. The procedure for assessment of the capacity of an Employee to perform the duties of her/his job or modified work must be made in such a way as to protect the confidentiality of the Employee’s medical information, which shall be limited to: i. A prognosis for recovery, with or without limitations; ii. A medical opinion as to the Employee’s first return to work; iii. A medical opinion as to the Employee’s fitness to perform the specific duties of her/his current job or if an accommodation may need to be considered; iv. How long any limitations may last.

Graduated Return to Work. When an Employee is able to return to the work place on any type of a graduated return to work program, rehabilitation program or work hardening program, the Employer, Local UnionBargaining / Negotiating Representative, vocational rehabilitation counselor (when applicable) and the Employee shall, prior to the Employee returning to work, meet to identify the details surrounding the Employee’s return to work. The procedure for assessment of the capacity of an Employee to perform the duties of her/his job or modified work must be made in such a way as to protect the confidentiality of the Employee’s medical information, which shall be limited to: i. A prognosis for recovery, with or without limitations; ii. A medical opinion as to the Employee’s first return to work; iii. A medical opinion as to the Employee’s fitness to perform the specific duties of her/his current job or if an accommodation may need to be considered; iv. How long any limitations may last.