Bethany Care Society Collective Agreement 2020-2024

LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #5

BETWEEN

BETHANY CARE SOCIETY
(hereinafter referred to as the Employer)

- and -

HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA
(hereinafter referred to as the Union)

RE:  DUTY TO ACCOMMODATE
 

WHEREAS the Parties agree that the duty to accommodate is a joint responsibility between the Employer, the Union and the Employee;

THEREFORE the parties agree to the following:

1. The Employer will notify the Union of a Return to Work or a Duty to Accommodate meeting when one or more of the following conditions exist:

   1. The Employee requests Union representation;

   2. Human Resources is present;

   3. The Rehabilitation portion of the Return to Work exceeds four (4) weeks;

   4. The Employee has permanent limitations or restriction which are not readily accommodated; or

   5. The Employee requires a non-compliant rotation for greater than four (4) weeks

2. The Parties acknowledge they share the responsibility for the duty to accommodate Employees up to the point of undue hardship. The parties also acknowledge that working together to ensure Employees are accommodated in a manner that provides meaningful work and promotes a culture of inclusiveness is of particular importance in the health care sector.

3. Respect the right to privacy of the Employee seeking the accommodation.

This letter of understanding shall remain in effect for the lifetime of this Collective Agreement and can be renewed by the Parties by mutual agreement.