Common use of LIGHT DUTY PROGRAM Clause in Contracts

LIGHT DUTY PROGRAM. The Employer may establish a light-duty program for employees who are on worker's compensation leaves. In such instances, an employee may be called back at such time as the treating physician releases the employee for work subject to restrictions and may be assigned work which is in compliance with the limitations and restrictions placed upon the employee pursuant to the release from the treating physician. The employee may be assigned work for less than a full day. The employee shall be paid at their current hourly rate of pay for all hours worked, and the balance of their hours shall be paid under applicable worker's compensation or disability programs.