Common use of Modified Duty Accommodation for Non-Industrial Disabilities Clause in Contracts

Modified Duty Accommodation for Non-Industrial Disabilities. The City may accommodate an employee disabled with a non-industrial disability by providing a modified work assignment in that employee's classification. To be eligible for such a modified assignment, the employee must provide the Human Resources Department with a medical statement from his or her treating physician that clearly states the medical limitations and abilities of the employee. If modification of that position does not serve the best interests of the City, other classifications may be considered, subject to the approval of the Human Resources Director. Compensation will be provided at the level of the classification in which the temporarily disabled employee works during the disability. The employee must meet standards of satisfactory performance for the duration of the work assignment.