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This document outlines the policy and procedures for the Modified Work Program aimed at assisting injured workers in returning to work through temporary modified or suitable alternative duties.

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How to fill out Modified Work Program

1. Obtain the Modified Work Program form from your HR department or online portal.
2. Carefully read the instructions provided with the form to understand the requirements.
3. Fill in the employee's personal information, including name, job title, and department.
4. Describe the injury or condition that necessitates the modified work arrangement.
5. Specify the desired modifications to the job duties or work environment.
6. Include the recommended duration of the modified work arrangement.
7. Have the employee's supervisor review the proposed modifications and provide input.
8. Collect required signatures from the employee and supervisor.
9. Submit the completed form to HR for approval.

Who needs Modified Work Program?

1. Employees recovering from work-related injuries or illnesses.
2. Employees who have temporary medical restrictions but are able to work in some capacity.
3. Organizations aiming to accommodate employees while supporting their recovery.

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What does "modified" mean on a work schedule?

A modified work schedule is an accommodation that allows you to adjust your work hours, such as changing your starting, ending or break times. For example, if you work outside and have low heat tolerance, you may need an earlier start in the morning in the summer months.

How long can you be on WCB in Alberta?

WCB: Benefits continue as long as the worker remains unable to return to work due to the job-related injury or illness. The duration can be short-term or extend to longer periods, depending on the severity and circumstances. While WCB income loss payments stop at age 65, medical coverage can continue for life.

What is modified work?

Modified work means that your employer makes changes to your duties or your workplace because your injury prevents you from doing some parts of your regular job. This includes: working in a different job or different area of your workplace. doing parts of your job and having someone help with the parts you can't do.

What is an example of a job modification?

Job Modifications and Job Accommodation Examples would be restructuring the job, eliminating marginal job functions, sharing job duties or modifying company policy. Job accommodations are more individual and focus on access.

What is a modified position?

A modified position is the employee's former position modified to permit the employee to work within the work restrictions.

What is modified working?

Modified work refers to a change or adjustment made to an employee's regular work duties or schedule. These changes are often implemented to accommodate an employee's health condition, disability, personal situation, or other specific needs.

What does "modify work" mean?

Modified work or light duty is a job with the same employer with fewer physical demands. It allows an injured worker to keep working while he or she recovers from an injury.

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What is Modified Work Program?

The Modified Work Program is a workplace initiative designed to accommodate employees who have sustained injuries by allowing them to return to work in a modified capacity while they recover.

Who is required to file Modified Work Program?

Employers with injured employees who are returning to work in a modified capacity are required to file a Modified Work Program.

How to fill out Modified Work Program?

To fill out a Modified Work Program, employers should provide details about the injured employee, the nature of the injury, the modified duties assigned, and the expected duration of the modified work period.

What is the purpose of Modified Work Program?

The purpose of the Modified Work Program is to help injured employees reintegrate into the workforce safely while accommodating their recovery process, and to minimize the financial impact on both the employee and employer.

What information must be reported on Modified Work Program?

The Modified Work Program must report information such as the employee's name, job title, details of the injury, the modified work duties, any necessary accommodations, and the timeline for the modified work.