Rehabilitation Programme. Barnardos is committed to assist in the early, durable and full return to work of any employee recovering from injury or long-term illness. Any employee who suffers either a work or non-work related injury or long-term illness and requires more than twelve weeks off work, will negotiate a return to work rehabilitation programme in consultation with their Manager/Team Leader and nominated medical advisor. Barnardos is entitled to be advised of the current medical advice by the employee and to obtain an independent medical assessment (at their expense) if/when there is a need to clarify the recovery time or medical status of the injury or long term illness. Confidentiality and privacy issues would be respected in this situation. The objective of the return to work rehabilitation programme is to ensure a progressive and full resumption of work duties with full medical clearance. Both parties are to demonstrate "good faith" in this process. When a return to work is not appropriate or practicable for medical reasons, the employee’s employment may ultimately be terminated following consultation with the employee and obtaining and considering relevant medical advice.
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Samples: Collective Employment Agreement, Collective Employment Agreement, Collective Employment Agreement
