Return to Work

A timely and safe return to work can help injured workers recover more quickly.  Workplace injuries and illnesses are costly – to the worker, the employer and to society. 

Return to work (RTW) programs can help injured workers to safely perform meaningful and productive work during their recovery process.  RTW programs can include modified work, temporary alternate work or a gradual return to work.

Return to Work Benefits
Return to Work Education and Certification
Re-employment Obligations
Additional Return to Work Resources

Return to Work Benefits

• For information about the benefits of a RTW program, refer to this pamphlet.

Return to Work Education and Certification

• Visit the National Institute of Disability Management and Research for a comprehensive listing of disability management education programs and online training to assist you in your return to work duties.
  
  
• If you have years of experience in the areas of disability management and/or return to work and would like to obtain professional certification, consider this option also offered by the National Institute of Disability Management and Research. 
  
  
• To schedule an educational session about disability management for your Joint Health and Safety Committee courtesy of the Canadian Auto Workers Union, refer to this summary for more information.
  

Re-employment Obligations

• If you would like more information about obligations to re-employ injured workers, review this article, brochure, legislation,  policy and regulation. This policy replaces Policy 43.20.20 , Modified or Alternate Work Return to Work with the Accident Employer, for accidents occurring on or afterJanuary 1, 2007.
  
  

• If your worksite would like a presentation on the new re-employment obligations, contact Kim Keating, Return to Work Coordinator at 954-4845 or 1 (800) 363-3340, extension 4845.

Additional Return to Work Resources

• For information on preventing and accommodating injuries through cost-effective ergonomic modifications, review this summary of 32 case studies. A workplace ergonomics resource guide for small business is also available.
  
  
• If you have a back injury, what you do about back pain is very important. This booklet has been prepared to show you how to care for your back during recovery.

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