Common use of Permanent Injuries/Disabilities Clause in Contracts

Permanent Injuries/Disabilities. A. When an employee is permanently injured on the job, the agency shall first attempt to accommodate the employee in their original position. B. If the employee cannot be accommodated in their original position, the agency shall make every effort to place the employee in another appropriate position. The employee will be consulted regarding their skills and interests related to placement. At a minimum, placements will take into account the following factors: 1. Maintaining the employee in the same retirement system as the position they were in when they sustained the injury. 2. Maintaining the employee’s pay grade, including keeping them on a career ladder if they were on one when injured. 3. Employee’s qualifications, including those that may have been obtained from prior work experience and/or experience gained outside the Forest Service. 4. Employee’s geographic preference. 5. Short-term training needs. 6. Any special needs or considerations identified by the employee and/or medical practitioner. C. If a temporary employee is permanently injured on the job, Management will provide information about where to seek certification under Schedule A to assist with future employment opportunities.

Permanent Injuries/Disabilities. A. a. When an employee is permanently injured on the job, the agency shall first attempt to accommodate the employee in their original position. B. b. If the employee cannot be accommodated in their original position, the agency shall make every effort to place the employee in another appropriate position. The employee will be consulted regarding their skills and interests related to placement. At a minimum, placements will take into account the following factors: (1. ) Maintaining the employee in the same retirement system as the position they were in when they sustained the injury. (2. ) Maintaining the employee’s pay grade, including keeping them on a career ladder if they were on one when injured. (3. ) Employee’s qualifications, including those that may have been obtained from prior work experience and/or experience gained outside the Forest Service. (4. ) Employee’s geographic preference. (5. ) Short-term training needs. (6. ) Any special needs or considerations identified by the employee and/or medical practitioner. C. c. If a temporary employee is permanently injured on the job, Management will provide information about where to seek certification under Schedule A to assist with future employment opportunities.