New Return-to-Work Requirements for BC Employers
Injured employees in British Columbia will soon receive further protections in returning to work as amendments to the province’s Workers Compensation Act take effect January 1, 2024.
The changes lay out the legal return-to-work responsibilities for both employers and injured employees.
Duty to Cooperate:
Regarding the duty to cooperate, the amendment mandates that employers and employees to work with each other and with WorkSafeBC to allow the injured employee’s safe return to the workplace.
Duty to Maintain Employment:
According to WorkSafeBC, the second obligation of maintaining employment applies primarily to employers with 20 or more workers. When the injured worker has been employed with them for at least 12 months, these employers have the obligation to maintain the employment of the employee.
Many employers already have robust return-to-work programs in place. If you however require assistance or guidance with meeting these new requirements, we can help make the planning process seamless.
See link to WorkSafeBC: New requirements strengthen “Return-to-work”
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