Common use of Alternate Work Program Clause in Contracts

Alternate Work Program. The employer agrees to make every reasonable effort to provide suitable productive alternate work to any employee who is unable to perform normal duties as a consequence of work-related illness or injury and or a sick and accident claim. The Union agrees to counsel its member on the benefits of co- operating in the Alternate Work Program. The employer agrees to establish a joint alternate work committee between Union, Management and employee upon Doctor's approval to provide a practical rehabilitation program that will assist in the return of the employee to a productive role, while meeting the provisions of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act where applicable. The Company will endeavour to protect the employment of the injured or disabled employee according to our Collective Agreement. It is understood that Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims will take precedence in placements under this article. It is also understood any placement of an employee who is off to a sick and accident claim will be for a maximum duration of a four (4) week period. (a) All employees who are in the plant on an alternate duties work assignment will not be permitted to work in excess of their regular scheduled shift hours (per day and per week). Unless the WSIB has deemed the employee to have a permanent impairment in which the above clause does not apply. (b) The Company shall promptly supply the results of any monitoring it conducts or contracts to conduct and the results of any monitoring by any government agency to the JHSC. (c) The alternate work committee may allow the 4 week period to be extended based upon medical requirements when deemed necessary. (d) Return to work specialist or WSIB rep must attend all meetings between the members and the employer.

Alternate Work Program. The employer agrees to make every reasonable effort to provide suitable productive alternate work to any employee who is unable to perform normal duties as a consequence of work-related illness or injury and or a sick and accident claim. The Union agrees to counsel its member on the benefits of co- co-operating in the Alternate Work Program. The employer agrees to establish a joint alternate work committee between Union, Management and employee upon Doctor's approval to provide a practical rehabilitation program that will assist in the return of the employee to a productive role, while meeting the provisions of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act where applicable. The Company will endeavour to protect the employment of the injured or disabled employee according to our Collective Agreement. It is understood that Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims will take precedence in placements under this article. It is also understood any placement of an employee who is off to a sick and accident claim will be for a maximum duration of a four (4) week period. (a) All employees who are in the plant on an alternate duties work assignment will not be permitted to work in excess of their regular scheduled shift hours (per day and per week). Unless the WSIB has deemed the employee to have a permanent impairment in which the above clause does not apply. (b) The Company shall promptly supply the results of any monitoring it conducts or contracts to conduct and the results of any monitoring by any government agency to the JHSC. (c) The alternate work committee may allow the 4 week period to be extended based upon medical requirements when deemed necessary. (d) Return to work specialist or WSIB rep must attend all meetings between the members and the employer.. INJURY ALLOWANCE