Modified Work and Return to Work Program Sample Clauses

Modified Work and Return to Work Program. The Employer and the Union recognize the purpose of modified work/return to work programs, is to provide fair, safe, reasonable and consistent practices for accommodating employees who have been ill, injured or permanently disabled.
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Modified Work and Return to Work Program. The Employer and the Union recognize the purpose of modified work/return to work programs, is to provide fair, reasonable and consistent practices for accommodating employees who have been ill, injured or permanently disabled, to enable their safe return to work. (a) At the time an injury occurs, the injured worker’s employer shall ensure transportation for the worker (if the worker needs it) to a hospital or a physician located within a reasonable distance or to the worker’s home. The employer shall pay for the transportation. (b) The parties recognize the duty of reasonable accommodation for individuals under the Human Rights Code of Ontario and agree that this Collective Agreement will be interpreted in such a way as to permit the employer to discharge that duty. (c) The Employer shall notify the Union monthly of all nurses off work due to an injury or returning on modified duties. (d) Where an employee is unable to perform the essential duties of a position either temporarily or permanently the parties agree to meet with the bargaining unit executive and a representative of the association to consult on a back to work program. (e) Nothing in this language obligates the employer to establish a light modified alternate work program. (a) The Employer agrees to give a representative of the Ontario Nurses’ Association access to the premises of the Home for the purpose of attending grievance meetings or otherwise assisting in the administration of this Agreement, provided prior arrangements are made with the Director of Care. Such representative shall have access to the premises only with the approval of the Director of Care, which will not be unreasonably withheld. (b) The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its ONA representatives, and any changes thereto.
Modified Work and Return to Work Program. 23.01 The Employer and the Union recognize the purpose of modified work/return to work programs, is to provide fair, reasonable and consistent practices for accommodating employees who have been ill, injured or permanently disabled, to enable their safe return to work. (a) At the time an injury occurs, the injured worker’s Employer shall provide transportation for the worker (if the worker needs it) to a hospital or a physician located within a reasonable distance or to the worker’s home. The Employer shall pay for the transportation. (b) The parties recognize the duty of reasonable accommodation for individual’s under the Human Rights Code of Ontario and agree that this Collective Agreement will be interpreted in such a way as to permit the Employer to discharge that duty. (c) The Employer shall notify the Union monthly of all nurses off work due to an injury or returning on modified duties. (d) Where an employee is unable to perform the essential duties of a position either temporarily or permanently the parties agree to meet with the bargaining unit executive and a representative of the association to consult on a back to work program. (e) Nothing in this language obligates the Employer to establish a light modified alternate work program.

Related to Modified Work and Return to Work Program

  • Modified Work/Return to Work (a) The normal retirement age is sixty-five (65) years of age. The Employer may continue to employ an employee beyond retirement age, if the Employer determines that the employee can satisfactorily perform the requirements of her classification. (Effective December 12, 2006, the parties agree this sub- section no longer applies). (b) The parties recognize the duty of reasonable accommodation for individuals under the Human Rights Code of Ontario and agree that this Collective Agreement will be interpreted in such a way as to permit the Employer and the Union to discharge that duty. (c) If an employee becomes disabled, including WSIB, with the result that she is unable to perform the regular functions of her position, the Employer may determine a special classification and salary, with the hope of providing an opportunity for continued employment. Positions established under this article will not constitute new classifications and shall lapse upon the termination, resignation, or retirement of the employee in question. (d) Prior to any disabled employee returning to work from a disability including WSIB to a modified/light/alternate work program, the Employer will notify and meet with members of the bargaining unit executive to consult on a back to work program for the worker. Any agreement resulting from these discussions which conflicts with the collective agreement shall, subject to agreement by the Union, prevail over any provision of this agreement in the event of a conflict. Nothing in this language obligates the Employer to establish a modified/light/ alternative work program, except as required by law.

  • Return to Work (a) The parties recognize the duty of reasonable accommodation for individuals under the Human Rights Code of Ontario and agree that this Collective Agreement will be interpreted in such a way as to permit the Employer and the Union to discharge that duty. To that end, the Home and the Union agree to cooperate in complying with the Ontario Human Rights Code. (b) The Home and the Union agree to ongoing and timely communication by all participants. For the purposes of expediting communication the Home and the Union agree that participants will use electronic communication where available. (c) If an employee becomes disabled, including WSIB, with the result that she is unable to perform the regular functions of her position, the Employer may determine a special classification and salary, with the hope of providing an opportunity for continued employment. Positions established under this article will not constitute new classifications and shall lapse upon the termination, resignation, or retirement of the employee in question. (d) Prior to any disabled employee returning to work from a disability including WSIB to a modified/light/alternate work program, the Employer will notify and meet with members of the bargaining unit executive to consult on a back to work program for the worker. Any agreement resulting from these discussions which conflicts with the collective agreement shall, subject to agreement by the Union, prevail over any provision of this agreement in the event of a conflict. Nothing in this language obligates the Employer to establish a modified/ light/alternative work program, except as required by law.

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