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I. Purpose And Scope
This policy describes the Transitional Duty program to support Clackamas County employees in returning to work early after injury.
This policy applies to all employees who are injured in the course of their employment with Clackamas County.
II. Authority
This policy is established by the County Administrator's administrative rule-making authority pursuant to County Code 2.09.060.E.
III. Policy
It is the policy of the County to assist employees in returning to work at the earliest possible date following an occupational injury or illness. Return to work may be to transitional duty in a light or modified role in some circumstances with the appropriate medical release.
IV. Definitions
Transitional work: Temporary modified duty or light duty work assignments within the worker's current physical abilities, knowledge, and skills.
Light Duty: Work that consists of only duties that are physically or mentally less demanding in nature than typical job duties and is generally temporary in nature. This may constitute choosing only a portion of the employee's usual job that fits within a physician's recommended release.
Modified Duty: Modification of work duties that are usually within the employee's normal job. This constitutes changing any duties that are outside the physical or mental capacity of the worker, so they fit within a physician's recommended release. Generally, this type of duty is appropriate for situations where most essential functions of the job, with modification, can still be performed after injury.
V. Policy Guidelines
Eligibility
An employee is eligible for light or modified transitional duty based on:
- The employee's medically documented temporary limitations,
- The availability of light or modified duty positions or assignments,
- The employee's vocational skills, additional abilities, and work experience, and,
- Specific work force needs and fiscal responsibilities of the department and the County.
