Common use of Light Duties Clause in Contracts

Light Duties. Employees in receipt of Workers’ Compensation, Disability Benefits or who are unable to perform their regular duties as a result of injury or illness, may be offered light duties, which duties will not be unreasonably refused. Such duties may be approved by the Employee’s doctor. The nature of the duties will be designed bearing in mind the Employee’s physical capabilities, his present skills and abilities. This may also require a functional assessment. The Company agrees that the light duties performed by the Employee will not affect his seniority nor result in the demotion of any other Employee. Either the Company or the Union may recommend candidates for light duties and the nature of the work to be offered. The Company may request a professional’s medical opinion relating to the Employee’s fitness to work or to return to work from a qualified medical doctor or other specialist. This will be at the Company’s expense. Accommodation: The Parties agree to discuss and implement accommodations for an Employee who is experiencing physical or mental disability up to the point of undue hardship.