*Assistive devices or ergonomic  changes to the worksite may be used in conjunction with any of these return-to-work plan types to facilitate successful return-to-work.

Worker Information

• Quick Link

Types of Return-To-Work Plans

• Graduated Return-To-Work*
  This program allows the worker to return safely to work through a steady progression of hours and/or duties tailored to the needs of the worker. The worker's physical capabilities and psychological readiness to return to work are gradually improved. The program is also valuable in restoring a worker's job skills, and for ensuring that a worker can perform tasks without endangering their own safety or that of others.
  
  A graduated return-to-work plan may be undertaken when a work-related injury prevents the worker from returning immediately to their pre-injury employment full-time, but the worker is able to return to work on a reduced basis.
  
  The YWCHSB and the employer may share the cost of a graduated return-to-work plan. The maximum duration of a graduated return-to-work plan is eight weeks.
• Modified Work*
  Modified work is the modification of a job, task or function and the alteration in duties, hours or expectations related to a job, so that a worker may reasonably be able to perform the work.
• Trial Work*
  Trial work is a trial placement of a worker with an employer to test and assess a worker's functional capabilities in a job setting for suitability.
• Transfer To An Alternate Job*
  This plan transfers the worker to a different job that is more appropriate to the worker's physical and psychological capabilities, skills, and aptitudes during recovery.
• On-The-Job Skill Development for Alternate Work*
  On-the-job training aims at enhancing the worker's skills through employment in an alternate job. There are several advantages to this plan; the worker's educational status is generally not important as their present skills can be utilized and upgraded.