Document background
The Patient Return to Work Letter is a critical document in Canadian workplace health and safety management, required when employees return to work following medical leave, injury, or illness. This document, governed by both federal and provincial legislation, serves as an official communication between healthcare providers and employers. It confirms an employee's fitness to return to work while protecting their medical privacy rights under Canadian law. The letter typically includes clearance for work return, any necessary workplace accommodations, and duration of modifications, without disclosing specific medical conditions. It helps employers fulfill their duty to accommodate under human rights legislation while ensuring workplace safety and appropriate return-to-work conditions. The document must comply with provincial health information protection acts and workplace safety regulations.
