Common use of Report from IME Clause in Contracts

Report from IME. If, on receipt of the report, and (where reasonably practicable) following discussion, the Employer continues to have a reasonable belief that the Employee is unfit for duty, or the Employee does not provide a report from the treating medical practitioner, the Employer may require the Employee to attend an independent medical practitioner (IME). The Employer will: (i) pay for the cost and expenses of the appointment and report; (ii) provide a copy of the IME report to the Employee; and (iii) meet with the Employee to discuss any report.