Duty to Cooperate Part 3 of 4: Functional Abilities
Effective Dates
June 30, 2012 - June 30, 2022
Policy Code
RE-02-3
General Information
All employers and workers are obliged under the Workers’ Compensation Act S.Y. 2008 (the “Act”) to co-operate in the worker’s early and safe return to suitable and available employment during recovery from a work-related injury.
The Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board (YWCHSB) provides return to work services and programs to an injured worker; the goal of which is to safely return the worker to employment or employability that is comparable to the pre-injury level and is functionally appropriate during recovery.
Purpose
This policy outlines the legislated responsibility of a health care provider, when
requested, to provide the Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board
(YWCHSB), the worker and the employer, with information concerning the worker’s
functional abilities, as set out in section 42 of the Act.
Prior Policies
Duty to Co-Operate, Part 3 of 4: Functional Abilities
December 31, 2009 - June 30, 2012 | RE-02-3 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Duty to Co-Operate, Part 3 of 4: Functional Abilities
June 30, 2008 - December 31, 2009 | RE-02-3 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Policy References
Merits and Justice of the Case
June 30, 2008 - December 16, 2013 | EN-02 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Return to Work - Overview
June 30, 2012 - June 30, 2022 | RE-01 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022