LIGHT DUTY ASSIGNMENTS. A. If an employee becomes temporarily disabled from performing his/her regular job, he/she may request a light duty assignment. If Management determines a light duty assignment is available within the employee’s abilities, Management may accommodate the request. When given a light duty assignment, the employee may be assigned different work hours if Management has a reasonable basis to alter such hours. Available light duty assignments will be filled on a first requested, first accommodated basis. Management may re-evaluate the need for light duty work as the needs of the service dictate. B. An employee requesting a light duty assignment must provide a medical assessment of the employee’s condition which includes a diagnosis and prognosis with work assignment restrictions. C. An employee who is assigned to light duty shall submit to his/her supervisor regular progress reports from his/her treating medical professional.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
