Common use of Return to Work and Job Security Clause in Contracts

Return to Work and Job Security. i) An employee, who because of illness or injury, remains off work due to sick leave or an L.T.D. claim or a W.S.I.B. claim shall retain and continue to accumulate seniority. ii) Should an employee be capable of performing the essential duties of their former position, the Region shall return the employee to their former position. Should an employee not be capable of return to their former position, the Region and the Union shall jointly determine the suitable placement of any employees on sick leave, L.T.D. or W.S.I.B. who are capable of returning to work. Failing agreement on suitable placement, the employee shall at all times retain their right to bump a less senior employee in any other classification, provided the employee possesses the necessary skill and ability to perform the work in the position with a five (5) working day orientation period and no training. iii) The parties agree to make all reasonable efforts to find modified or suitable work within the bargaining unit. Where such work cannot be found, the parties agree to provide reasonable accommodation for the employee, in accordance with applicable legislation.