On-Duty Injury or Illness. All light duty assignments will be administered in accordance with Worker’s Compensation F.S. 440.15 (6). If a bargaining unit member incurs an on-duty injury or illness, the bargaining unit member may be allowed, at the discretion of the Sheriff or designee, to return to work status upon the recommendation of the Worker’s Compensation authorized physician. At the discretion of the Sheriff or designee, the light duty assignment may continue in excess of sixty (60) working days.
On-Duty Injury or Illness. Employees who sustain an on the job illness, injury or disability shall be granted, if necessary, up to one (1) year of Injury Leave at full pay and with full accrual of benefits as prescribed in the Public Employee Disability Act (PEDA). While on Injury Leave the employee agrees, to sign over or otherwise return to the City, all lost time compensation received from Workmen's Compensation Insurance. The City shall provide necessary documentation to assure that the portion of regular pay attributable to workers compensation or PEDA shall not be taxable to the employee under current IRS regulations. During the time the employee is receiving this benefit, the employee shall continue to accrue sick leave, vacation and entitled to all benefits covered under this Agreement The City agrees to abide by the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Laws of the this State, as they may apply to the members of the bargaining unit. Any employee receiving PEDA benefits is prohibited from engaging in any employment, including self-employment, with or without compensation. Employees who are able to engage in other employment while on PEDA benefits and by doing so will not prolong their recovery, shall so notify the Chief of their intent to work and will be eligible only for the regular Worker’s Compensation benefits to which they may be entitled according to law.
On-Duty Injury or Illness. Employees with an on-the-job injury will be required to work a modified duty position, if approved by the healthcare provider. The Authority-designated Workers' Compensation physician provides to the Authority a Physician's Report of Workers' Compensation Injury form stating the Employee's restrictions while on modified duty and an estimated length of time for modified duty. Employees will start modified duty as soon as possible after approved to do so.
On-Duty Injury or Illness. Section 9.6 Light Duty Assignments
