Common use of Temporary Alternate Work Clause in Contracts

Temporary Alternate Work. 28.1 The Company may provide a Temporary Alternate Work (TAW) program to Employees who are unable to perform their normal work assignments due to an on-the-job illness/injury, the intent of which is to assist Employees, by providing them with an opportunity to continue gainful employment under the provisions of the Agreement, but not to impede the recovery process of their illness or injuries, providing in the Company’s sole discretion, that the Company has the work available and is able to accommodate the Employee’s medical restrictions. 28.2 The Employees treating physician of record may release him or her to TAW assignment, if the Company has submitted a detailed job description of any proposed TAW assignment to the treating physician prior to commencement of a TAW assignment. The physician will consult with the Employee and the Company to evaluate the TAW assignment and determine if he or she is capable of handling the assignment without further injury or impeding total recovery. 28.3 The TAW assignment may be bargaining unit or non-bargaining unit work. The Employee on TAW assignment will receive the standard contractual hourly wage and benefits regardless of work performed. Employees on TAW assignment will not displace any other employee or adversely affect their seniority. 28.4 The Employee’s supervisor will be notified of his or her TAW status and will not take it upon himself to alter that status, job description or work assignment without first conferring with the Human Resources Department. 28.5 This article does not apply when an Employee is working pursuant to the provisions of Article 16 – Review of Assigned Duties – Working out of Classification.