Modified Work/Accommodation. When it has been medically determined that an employee is unable to return to the full duties of their position due to a disability, the Hospital and the Union have a mutual commitment toward early intervention and assessment. Pursuant to the Workplace Safety and Insurance legislation, any position modified or created to accommodate the return to work of an injured employee of the bargaining unit shall not be posted nor made available to any other employee.
Modified Work/Accommodation. 23.01 In order to facilitate a safe return to work, in compliance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code, the collective agreement and other applicable legislation, the parties will provide fair and consistent practices to accommodate employees who are ill, injured or permanently disabled.
23.02 Where the Hospital and the Union agree, the Hospital may implement modified/rehabilitative work programs in order to assist employees returning to work following illness or injury. To facilitate these programs, it is understood and agreed that provisions of the collective agreement may, where agreed, be varied. The specific terms of the program will be signed by the Hospital and the Union.
23.03 The parties agree that the issue of education on the topics of accommodation and modified work are appropriate agenda items for the Labour Management Committee.
Modified Work/Accommodation. Employees requiring modification for return to work whether work related, LTD, or short term will be represented at the meeting by the local representative of the Ontario Nurses’ Association with the option of involving a staff representative. The employer will notify the local representative of all ONA employees in need of modified work/hours. Any plan for modified work must be provided to the Union.
Modified Work/Accommodation. Employees requiring modification for return to work whether work related, LTD, or short term will be represented at the meeting by the Local President with the option of involving a National Representative. Any plan for modified work must be provided to the Union.
Modified Work/Accommodation. The Union and the Board agree as follows:
