The Limited Work Program is designed to ensure that injured staff with temporary work restrictions are provided employment consistent with their restrictions.

Purpose

To provide uniformity in assisting staff in maintaining productivity and to ensure department accountability by providing suitable employment within the medically-defined restrictions during the rehabilitation process.

Duration

A staff member with temporary work restrictions will be provided suitable employment by his/her department for up to 90 days. The ninety 90-day period will begin with the date of release to limited or restricted work established by Employee Occupational Health and Wellness (EOHW). It will end upon the removal of the restrictions at the end of 90 days, whichever occurs first. EOHW will define staff work restrictions and assist the department in determining the availability and appropriateness of suitable employment.

The Limited Work period may be extended beyond the 90 days depending upon the circumstances of each individual case. The recommendation to extend the time will be made by the chair of the case management team to the staff member’s department head. The case management team will be chaired by the Rehabilitation Coordinator and will consist of representatives from EOHW, Human Resources, the staff member's department and others as necessary related to the circumstances of each case.