Common use of On-Duty Injury or Illness Clause in Contracts

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. 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-on- duty injury or illness, the bargaining unit member may be allowed, at the discretion of the Sheriff or designee, designee to return to work in a light duty 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.