INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EVALUATION. Section 23.5 Following is the position to be taken regarding the option of obtaining an Independent Medical Evaluation (IME). A demotion or termination handled under the provisions of Article 16 which results from the imposition of a medical restriction, shall not be subject to arbitration. If a dispute arises concerning either the length or the scope of the medical restriction, and the employee so requests or the local union requests (if the employee concurs), CenturyLink Disability Services or its designee will consult with the employee's personal physician concerning the length and scope of the restriction. If they are unable to agree, the matter will be referred to a mutually acceptable physician (in accordance with the administrative guidelines in place regarding this process) who is knowledgeable in occupational safety and health matters who shall be afforded the opportunity to review the pertinent medical data, to review the requirements of the work place, and to examine the employee. An agreement with the independent physician will ensure that the results of the examinations will be received by the Company and the Union within fifteen (15) calendar days of the examination. Both the Company and the Union will comply with the decision of this physician as to the proper length and scope of the restriction.
INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EVALUATION. Section 19.8 In regard to the demotion or termination of medically restricted employees, the following is the position to be taken regarding obtaining an Independent Medical Evaluation (IME). A demotion or termination as it relates to the length or scope of the medical restriction may be grieved but is not subject to arbitration. If a dispute arises, and the employee so requests, the Company's Disability Management Group will consult with the employee's personal physician concerning the length and scope of the restriction. If they are unable to agree, the matter will be referred to a mutually acceptable physician (in accordance with the administrative guidelines in place regarding this process) who is knowledgeable in occupational safety and health matters and who shall be afforded the opportunity to review the pertinent medical data, to review the requirements of the work place and to examine the employee. Both the Company and the Union will comply with the decision of this physician as to the proper length and scope of the restriction.
