Vocational Rehabilitation

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.

Rehabilitation

February 11, 2007 - June 30, 2008 | CS-11 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022

Loss of Earnings Benefits

June 30, 2008 - June 30, 2012 | EL-01 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022

Merits and Justice of the Case

June 30, 2008 - December 16, 2013 | EN-02 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022

Return to Work - Overview

June 30, 2008 - December 31, 2009 | RE-01 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022

Duty to Co-Operate, Part 2 of 4: Roles and Responsibilities

June 30, 2008 - December 31, 2009 | RE-02-2 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022

Employment Readiness

June 30, 2008 - December 31, 2009 | RE-12 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022