Document background
The Return To Work Modified Duty Letter is a crucial document in Canadian employment law that facilitates an employee's safe and effective return to the workplace following an absence due to injury, illness, or disability. It serves as a formal written communication between employer and employee, documenting the specific modifications and accommodations being provided to support the employee's return to work. This document is typically used when an employee is capable of returning to work but requires temporary or permanent modifications to their regular duties. The letter must comply with various Canadian federal and provincial regulations, including workers' compensation legislation, human rights laws, and occupational health and safety requirements. It includes essential details such as modified job duties, work schedule, accommodations, medical restrictions, and monitoring procedures. The document plays a vital role in risk management, legal compliance, and maintaining clear communication between all parties involved in the return-to-work process.
