Common use of Light Duty Classification Clause in Contracts

Light Duty Classification. As a result of contract negotiations, the parties agree to add a new job classification to be entitled, “Light Duty.” This position will be made available to all individuals receiving workers’ compensation in accordance with the requirements of Ohio law. The requirements to qualify for this classification are set forth below. Effective July 1, 2014, a light duty classification will be added to the job classes at the City of Cortland Fire Department. Qualifications for this classification shall be as follows: A. An individual who has lost time from work as a result of a work-related accident. B. Persons who are released by their physician will be assigned to job tasks which are approved by the employee’s attending physician. C. Hours of work and job conditions will be agreed to in accordance with the limitations imposed by the employee’s treating physician. However, those employees of the Cortland Fire Department who are on Light Duty will work a shift that begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Upon removal from the Light Duty Classification, the employee will return to the normal schedule of shift work. D. Employee shall attend any and all doctors’ appointments and/or physical therapy appointments related to the work related illness or injury. Such appointments shall count as time on-duty, under the modified work schedule, and shall not be deducted from any of the employees acuminate leave banks. A BWC approved Transitional Work Program is available for employees with a work-related injury or illness.