Vocational Rehabilitation
Effective Dates
June 30, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Policy Code
RE-10
General Information
The vocational rehabilitation policy supports the fundamental principle "to provide injured workers with rehabilitation to assist them to overcome the effects of workrelated injuries as much as possible."
This policy falls within the context of the Yukon Worker's Compensation Health and Safety Board's (YWCHSB) strategic plan which states, in part: "Working together with workers, employers, injured workers and their families, the YWCHSB focuses on addressing the needs of workers and employers in changing work environments and helping workers overcome worker-related injuries in both human and economic terms".
Purpose
This policy outlines the objectives, application and process, services, and the roles and responsibilities of participating members of the case management team in vocational rehabilitation.
Prior Policies
Rehabilitation
February 11, 2007 - June 30, 2008 | CS-11 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022policies.policyreferences
Loss of Earnings Benefits
June 30, 2008 - June 30, 2012 | EL-01 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Merits and Justice of the Case
June 30, 2008 - December 16, 2013 | EN-02 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Return to Work - Overview
June 30, 2008 - December 31, 2009 | RE-01 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Duty to Co-Operate, Part 2 of 4: Roles and Responsibilities
June 30, 2008 - December 31, 2009 | RE-02-2 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Employment Readiness
June 30, 2008 - December 31, 2009 | RE-12 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022