Common use of Early Return to Work Clause in Contracts

Early Return to Work. A. The District will make every reasonable effort to provide suitable return to work opportunities for every employee who is unable to perform his/her regular duties following a work related injury. The Union will work with the District and their membership to determine if alternate work is feasible depending on the employee’s physical abilities. B. The Union and members will also be open to District assignments in other areas based on skills and restrictions. Only work that is considered productive and meaningful to the District and employee shall be considered. Injured workers who are participating in the early return to work program are expected to provide feedback in order to improve the program’s future development.