Common use of Modified Work Program Clause in Contracts

Modified Work Program. 31.01 The Company and Union recognize the benefits of a formal rehabilitation program to provide a fair and consistent approach to the reinstatement of employees who are unable to perform their normal duties because of illness or injury. 31.02 Prior to an employee being placed in a Modified Work Program (MWP), the Company will consult with the Union. The Company shall keep the Union informed of the status of any employees participating in this. The Company agrees to follow this program. 31.03 The parties agree to abide with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, both as amended from time to time. 31.04 The Company and the Union agree to support, in principle, the prompt rehabilitation and return to work of injured workers. In order to comply with the obligation to accommodate employees under the Human Rights Code and further, the parties agree to comply with the return to work provisions described in the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (and as amended from time to time). Consequently, the following Modified Work Program will apply in the case of illness or injury which is covered by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and for employees who suffer illness or injury not covered by Workers Compensation and have the written approval of their family doctor to participate in this program. 31.05 The Modified Work Program will be developed based on the abilities of the employee as specified in the Functional Abilities Form (F.A.F.) or as indicated by their family physicians. 31.06 The Modified Work Program will be signed by the employee, Human Recourses and the employee’s Supervisor and each will receive a copy of the signed program. 31.07 In the event of a dispute as to the contents of the Modified Work Program, the Workers Safety and Insurance Board will be contacted (if applicable) and a mediator will be requested by either party. When there is a dispute relative to a non-compensable illness or injury, the Modified Work Program will be forwarded to the employee’s physician for approval or comment. 31.08 If, during the course of performing modified work, the worker is experiencing increased discomfort, the Modified Work Program may be adjusted or discontinued after consultation with the WSIB or the independent physician, so as not to harm the worker period. It is the worker’s responsibility to inform the Company if he/she is experiencing discomfort. 31.09 It is understood that an employee may have a Union representative present at any meeting with the Company regarding the MWP. 31.10 The MWP will continue as long as appropriate work is available or until the worker can return to full regular duties. 31.11 The Company agrees to forward copies of WSIB related information, to the Union Chairperson, as prescribed under the Workers Safety Insurance Act, 1997. 31.12 The parties agree that where there is mutual agreement, the provisions of the job posting language and the seniority provision may be altered in under to facilitate the placement of an employee suffering a physical disability.

Modified Work Program. 31.01 The Company and Union recognize the benefits of a formal rehabilitation program to provide a fair and consistent approach to the reinstatement of employees who are unable to perform their normal duties because of illness or injury. 31.02 Prior to an employee being placed in a Modified Work Program (MWP), the Company will consult with the Union. The Company shall keep the Union informed of the status of any employees participating in this. The Company agrees to follow this program. 31.03 The parties agree to abide with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, both as amended from time to time. 31.04 The Company Employer and the Union agree to support, in principle, support the principle of prompt rehabilitation and return to work of injured / ill workers. In order to comply with the obligation to accommodate employees under the Human Rights Code and furtherFurther, the parties agree to comply with the return to work provisions described in pursuant to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (and as amended from time to time). The process as outlined will apply to non-occupational and occupational illnesses / injuries in compliance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and in compliance with the obligations to accommodate employees under the Human Rights Code. Consequently, the following Modified Work Program will apply in apply: 1. Where there is a reasonable possibility that a person may be able to return to work on modified duties, the case of illness employee will be given a Functional Abilities Form to give to their attending Physician for completion or injury which is covered by the Workplace employee will be asked for a doctor’s note outlining restrictions, if any. Such form will be submitted to the Occupational Health and Safety and Insurance Act and for employees who suffer illness or injury not covered by Workers Compensation and have the written approval of their family doctor to participate in this programDepartment. 31.05 The Modified Work Program will be developed based on the abilities 2. Upon receipt of the employee as specified in the Functional Abilities Form (F.A.F.) or as indicated by their family physicians. 31.06 The / Attending Practitioner’s Report Form, a Modified Work Program Plan will be developed by the Occupational Health and Safety Department, in consultation with the employee, Union Representative and any other qualified personnel. The MWP will indicate the applicable restrictions and expected length of rehabilitation. The MWP will be signed by the employeeinjured worker, Human Recourses his/her supervisor, and the employee’s Union Representative. 3. There is a positive duty on the worker to inform their Supervisor or the Occupational Health and each Safety Department if he or she is experiencing discomfort during the MWP and such MWP will receive then be reviewed. 4. The employer agrees to provide the Employee with a copy of the signed program. 31.07 In the event of a dispute as to the contents of the Modified Work Program, the Workers Safety Workplace and Insurance Board will be contacted (if applicable) and a mediator will be requested by either party. When there Form 7 at the same time as it is a dispute relative to a non-compensable illness or injury, the Modified Work Program will be forwarded sent to the employee’s physician for approval or comment. 31.08 If, during the course of performing modified work, the worker is experiencing increased discomfort, the Modified Work Program may be adjusted or discontinued after consultation with the WSIB or the independent physician, so as not to harm the worker period. It is the worker’s responsibility to inform the Company if he/she is experiencing discomfort. 31.09 It is understood that an employee may have a Union representative present at any meeting with the Company regarding the MWP. 31.10 The MWP will continue as long as appropriate work is available or until the worker can return to full regular duties. 31.11 The Company agrees to forward copies of WSIB related information, to the Union Chairperson, as prescribed under the Workers Safety Insurance Act, 1997. 31.12 The parties agree that where there is mutual agreement, the provisions of the job posting language Board and the seniority provision may be altered in under to facilitate the placement of an employee suffering a physical disabilityMember.

Modified Work Program. 31.01 The Company and Union recognize the benefits of a formal rehabilitation program to provide a fair and consistent approach to the reinstatement of employees who are unable to perform their normal duties because of illness or injury. 31.02 Prior to an employee being placed in a Modified Work Program (MWP), the Company will consult with the Union. The Company shall keep the Union informed of the status of any employees participating in this. The Company agrees to follow this program. 31.03 The parties agree to abide with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, both as amended from time to time. 31.04 The Company Employer and the Union agree to support, in principle, support the principle of prompt rehabilitation and return to work of injured injured/ill workers. In order to comply with the obligation to accommodate employees under the Human Rights Code and furtherFurther, the parties agree to comply with the return to work provisions described in pursuant to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (and as amended from time to time). The process as outlined will apply to non- occupational and occupational illnesses/injuries in compliance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and in compliance with the obligations to accommodate employees under the Human Rights Code. Consequently, the following Modified Work Program will apply in the case of illness or injury which apply: 1. Once a claim is covered by established with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and for employees who suffer illness or injury not covered Board (W.S.I.B.), it will be monitored by Workers Compensation and have the written approval of their family doctor to participate in this programHospital. 31.05 The 2. Where there is a reasonable possibility that a person may be able to return to work on modified duties, the employee will be given a Functional Abilities Form to give to their attending Physician for completion or the employee will be asked for a doctor’s note outlining restrictions, if any. Such form will be submitted to the Occupational Health and Safety Department. 3. Upon receipt of the Functional Abilities Form/Doctor’s note, a Modified Work Program Plan will be developed based on by the abilities Occupational Health and Safety Department, in consultation with the employee, Union Representative and any other qualified personnel. The MWP will indicate the applicable restrictions and expected length of the employee as specified in the Functional Abilities Form (F.A.F.) or as indicated by their family physicians. 31.06 rehabilitation. The Modified Work Program MWP will be signed by the employeeinjured worker, Human Recourses his/her supervisor, and the employee’s Supervisor and each will receive a copy of the signed programUnion Representative. 31.07 In the event of a dispute as to the contents of the Modified Work Program, the Workers Safety and Insurance Board will be contacted (if applicable) and a mediator will be requested by either party4. When there There is a dispute relative to a non-compensable illness or injury, the Modified Work Program will be forwarded to the employee’s physician for approval or comment. 31.08 If, during the course of performing modified work, positive duty on the worker is experiencing increased discomfort, the Modified Work Program may be adjusted or discontinued after consultation with the WSIB to inform their Director/Manager or the independent physician, so as not to harm the worker period. It is the worker’s responsibility to inform the Company Occupational Health and Safety Department if he/he or she is experiencing discomfortdiscomfort during the MWP and such MWP will then be reviewed. 31.09 It is understood that an employee 5. Specific elements of this Program may have a Union representative present at any meeting with the Company regarding the MWP. 31.10 The MWP will continue as long as appropriate work is available change from time to time to accommodate changing policies or until the worker can return to full regular duties. 31.11 The Company agrees to forward copies of WSIB related information, to legislation in which case the Union Chairperson, as prescribed under the Workers Safety Insurance Act, 1997will be advised. 31.12 The parties agree that where there is mutual agreement, the provisions of the job posting language and the seniority provision may be altered in under to facilitate the placement of an employee suffering a physical disability.

Modified Work Program. 31.01 The Company and Union recognize the benefits of a formal rehabilitation program to provide a fair and consistent approach to the reinstatement of employees who are unable to perform their normal duties because of illness or injury. 31.02 Prior to an employee being placed in a Modified Work Program (MWP), the Company will consult with the Union. The Company shall keep the Union informed of the status of any employees participating in this. The Company agrees to follow this program. 31.03 The parties agree to abide with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, both as amended from time to time. 31.04 The Company Employer and the Union agree to support, in principle, support the principle of prompt rehabilitation and return to work of injured / ill workers. In order to comply with the obligation to accommodate employees under the Human Rights Code and furtherFurther, the parties agree to comply with the return to work provisions described in pursuant to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (and as amended from time to time). The process as outlined will apply to non-occupational and occupational illnesses / injuries in compliance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and in compliance with the obligations to accommodate employees under the Human Rights Code. Consequently, the following Modified Work Program will apply in apply: 1. Where there is a reasonable possibility that a person may be able to return to work on modified duties, the case of illness employee will be given a Functional Abilities Form to give to their attending Physician for completion or injury which is covered by the Workplace employee will be asked for a doctor’s note outlining restrictions, if any. Such form will be submitted to the Occupational Health and Safety and Insurance Act and for employees who suffer illness or injury not covered by Workers Compensation and have the written approval of their family doctor to participate in this programDepartment. 31.05 The Modified Work Program will be developed based on the abilities 2. Upon receipt of the employee as specified in the Functional Abilities Form (F.A.F.) or as indicated by their family physicians. 31.06 The / Attending Practitioner’s Report Form, a Modified Work Program Plan will be developed by the Occupational Health and Safety Department, in consultation with the employee, Union Representative and any other qualified personnel. The MWP will indicate the applicable restrictions and expected length of rehabilitation. The MWP will be signed by the employeeinjured worker, Human Recourses their supervisor, and the employee’s Union Representative. 3. There is a positive duty on the worker to inform their Supervisor or the Occupational Health and each Safety Department if he or she is experiencing discomfort during the MWP and such MWP will receive then be reviewed. 4. The employer agrees to provide the Employee with a copy of the signed program. 31.07 In the event of a dispute as to the contents of the Modified Work Program, the Workers Safety Workplace and Insurance Board will be contacted (if applicable) and a mediator will be requested by either party. When there Form 7 at the same time as it is a dispute relative to a non-compensable illness or injury, the Modified Work Program will be forwarded sent to the employee’s physician for approval or comment. 31.08 If, during the course of performing modified work, the worker is experiencing increased discomfort, the Modified Work Program may be adjusted or discontinued after consultation with the WSIB or the independent physician, so as not to harm the worker period. It is the worker’s responsibility to inform the Company if he/she is experiencing discomfort. 31.09 It is understood that an employee may have a Union representative present at any meeting with the Company regarding the MWP. 31.10 The MWP will continue as long as appropriate work is available or until the worker can return to full regular duties. 31.11 The Company agrees to forward copies of WSIB related information, to the Union Chairperson, as prescribed under the Workers Safety Insurance Act, 1997. 31.12 The parties agree that where there is mutual agreement, the provisions of the job posting language Board and the seniority provision may be altered in under to facilitate the placement of an employee suffering a physical disabilityMember.