INCAPACITATED EMPLOYEES. 16.01 It is the intention of the Company and the Union that in the event an employee becomes physically disabled and is unable to continue his/her job, with or without modifications, that every reasonable attempt will be made to place such employee, as soon as possible, in a vacant position, for which the employee has the qualifications and ability. It is also the intention of both parties to assist the employee to return to his/her regular job, wherever possible, and employees are expected to work towards this objective, consistent with their functional abilities. In the event an employee has become incapacitated and will be unable to work for an unidentified period of time and notifies the Company that he/she is contemplating filing for STD or WSIB, the Company will advise the Union Chairperson of this information. 16.02 In the circumstances above, the Company may place the employee in the vacant position without the necessity of a job posting until such time as the employee is fit to return to his/her regular job. 16.03 An employee assigned under this provision must be prepared to submit current medical evidence of his/her disability with restrictions, limitations and expected duration clearly identified. The Company also reserves the right to require such an employee to be examined by an independent qualified medical specialist to review and evaluate the employee’s restrictions and limitations. 16.04 The Company will review all circumstances with the Union Chairperson before exercising this provision. All other exceptions to seniority provisions of the Collective Agreement must be mutually agreed upon by the parties.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
