Return to work program definition

Return to work program or “the program” means the plan established pursuant to
Return to work program means a return to work program established under section 155C(1);
Return to work program refers to an individualized program in the workplace designed to ease an injured worker back to pre-accident, modified or alternate duties by altering how work is done, what is done and/or the work schedule. It involves the coordinated effort of relevant stakeholders [e.g., employer, worker, WHSCC, healthcare provider(s)] to address individual needs, workplace conditions and legal responsibilities.

Examples of Return to work program in a sentence

  • The Union shall be notified by the Employer if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for a nurse.

  • Participation in the Return to Work Program is based on a medical release to return to work.

  • Continuing eligibility in the Return to Work Program is based upon receipt of medical data documenting the employee’s functional improvement.

  • If the employer is unable to offer appropriate work within the employee’s limitations, the employer shall provide for the employer’s portion of the health care benefit while the employee is in the Return to Work Program.

  • LMCs will be formed to evaluate light duty assignment procedures and make recommendations regarding the expansion of the current Managed Return to Work Program.

  • The employer has created a Job Bank component to the Return to Work Program.

  • Management agrees to adhere to the City’s policies with regard to the Citywide Temporary Modified Duty (Return to Work) Program.

  • When an injured employee receives medical restrictions that prevent return to the preinjury job, the employee is placed in the Return to Work Program.

  • If continued medical restrictions prevent the employee from returning to the preinjury position, the employee shall continue in the Return to Work Program until Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) and/or permanent restrictions are reached.

  • GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE RETURN TO WORK PROGRAM: The employee’s Return to Work Program provides for the timely return to work of employees injured on the job who have temporary and/or permanent restrictions.


More Definitions of Return to work program

Return to work program means as defined by Title 8, California Code of Regulations sections 10116 through 10117, the activities and efforts to return the injured employee to productive employment.

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