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RTW Program Benefits to Workers

• Provides confidence their employer is committed to returning a worker to his/her job and therefore minimizes anxiety about job security and lost time from work following injury
• Allows participation in the RTW process and improved programming that will meet the needs of all parties
• Improves understanding of the expected steps followed by all parties in the RTW process
• Ensures worker representation and union participation where appropriate
• Retains productive employment and security
• Maintains income
• Maintains job skills
• Retains Canada Pension and Employment Insurance eligibility
• Maintains self worth, family stability and social ties
• Participates in work activities while recovering from injury
• Reduces future uncertainty