Returnee status violates duty to accommodate

What the grievor returned to work after an injury, she required accommodation under a Functional Capabilities Evaluation. As she was working fewer hours per week than the full-time threshold, the employer reclassified her as part-time with a lower salary. This was consistent with the collective agreement, the arbitrator ruled, but violated her rights.

Following a return to work after a work-related injury, a Postmaster grieved the employer’s proposed workplace accommodations, which included reduced hours, a lesser wage and part-time status. The union charged that the employer was failing in its duty to accommodate.

To read the full story, login below.

Not a subscriber?

Start your subscription today!