{"id":5852,"date":"2023-10-10T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citationcanada.com\/?p=5852"},"modified":"2025-03-05T10:20:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T10:20:36","slug":"how-to-create-a-return-to-work-plan-after-a-workplace-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.citationcanada.com\/fr\/blog\/article\/how-to-create-a-return-to-work-plan-after-a-workplace-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Return-to-Work Plan After a Workplace Injury\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A return-to-work plan sets out measures to let an employee resume work safely over a fixed period. Employees who experience a work-related injury may require a leave of absence to seek medical treatment or recover. This time off results in a lost-time claim. According to the Association of Workers\u2019 Compensation Boards of Canada<\/a>, there were over 277,000 lost-time claims in 2021.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employees are entitled to and require adequate time to recover after a work-related injury. Work-related injuries vary, but many stem from overlooked issues like fatigue<\/a>. Employees are obligated to return to work in a timely manner once they can work safely. Employers must work with involved parties to design a return-to-work plan to help the employee resume work safely after taking a leave due to a workplace injury.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to Plan an Employee\u2019s Return to Work <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Employers should prioritize getting employees back to work reasonably quickly. While taking the time to rest and recover is essential, unnecessarily long absences reduce the likelihood that the employee will resume work. Employees who are absent from work due to an injury for six months have only a 50% chance of returning to their full-time, pre-injury employment<\/a> if they do not maintain a connection to their workplace. Offering support to the employee throughout their leave can help in developing an effective return-to-work plan and reduce the chances of experiencing turnover<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, offering a safe and supportive return to work can help the employee\u2019s physical and mental recovery, prevent long-term disability, and maintain their overall wellbeing. Employers also benefit by retaining skilled employees.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating a Return-to-Work Plan<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When developing a return-to-work plan for an employee, you\u2019ll need:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n