Common use of Accommodating Employees with Disabilities Clause in Contracts

Accommodating Employees with Disabilities. (a) Any employee who has become unable to do the normal and regular duties owing to partial disability shall be given consideration for work within the employee's capabilities and qualifications in accordance with applicable legislation. In assigning an employee to a vacancy under this Article, it should be understood that the provisions of Article 13.02 would not apply. (b) If an employee, who is disabled, is capable of returning to perform the essential duties of the pre-disability position, the employee shall provide relevant medical documentation and co-operate with the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation in securing appropriate accommodation in accordance with applicable legislation. (c) The parties recognize that the accommodation of an employee with a disability to alternate employment, may necessitate a change of classification and pay.