Common use of Return to Work Plan Clause in Contracts

Return to Work Plan. When it has been medically determined that an employee is ready to return to work the Hospital and the Union will meet with the affected employee and the Manager to create and recommend a return to work plan. Prior to any employee returning to work on modified work, the Hospital will notify and meet with the employee to discuss the circumstances surrounding the employee’s return to work. The employee will be offered Union representation by the Hospital. Where the Hospital and the Union agree, the Hospital may implement modified/rehabilitative work programs in order to assist employees returning to work following illness or injury. To facilitate these programs, it is understood and agreed that provisions of the collective agreement may, where agreed, be varied. The specific terms of the program will be signed by the Hospital and the Union. The Hospital and Union will monitor the status of accommodated employees and the status of employees awaiting accommodation.