2.8.5 Where a worker has Section 25 Documents on file demonstrate the self-insured employer has applied its procedures to Claim files not returned to ensure: Regulation employment Status of the worker’s return to work is documented on each occasion the recovery 15,16,17 within 6 months from and return to work plan is reviewed. date of first incapacity New or other employment options for the worker need to be taken into account in and is not working to order to assist the worker to return to work in suitable employment. their full capacity, The objectives and goals of Plans reflect the obligation on the self-insurer to provide new or other suitable employment. (Unless new or other employment options have not been employment options agreed with the worker in accordance with s25(10) of the Act). are considered for the worker when reviewing the plan. files 2.8.6 Where a self-insurer Code of Documents on file demonstrate the self-insured employer has applied its procedures to does not provide conduct ensure: suitable employment, Written notification to ReturnToWorkSA, and a self-insurer does not provide suitable the self-insurer employment to an employee who has some work capacity (Unless new or other notifies employment options have not been taken into account in accordance with s25(10) of ReturnToWorkSA. the Act). Within 7 days of assessing an inability to provide suitable employment or of suitable employment ReturnToWorkSA is notified in writing of the inability to provide suitable employment (Unless new or other employment options have not been agreed with the worker in accordance with s25(10) of the Act).
2.8.5 Where a worker has not returned to employment within 6 months from date of first incapacity and is not working to their full capacity, new or other employment options are considered for the worker when reviewing the plan. Section 25 Regulation 15,16,17 Documents on file demonstrate the self-insured employer has applied its procedures to ensure: Status of the worker’s return to work is documented on each occasion the recovery and return to work plan is reviewed. New or other employment options for the worker need to be taken into account in order to assist the worker to return to work in suitable employment. The objectives and goals of Plans reflect the obligation on the self-insurer to provide suitable employment. (Unless new or other employment options have not been agreed with the worker in accordance with s25(10) of the Act). Claim files 2.8.6 Where a self-insurer does not provide suitable employment, the self-insurer notifies ReturnToWorkSA. Code of conduct Documents on file demonstrate the self-insured employer has applied its procedures to ensure: Written notification to ReturnToWorkSA, and a self-insurer does not provide suitable employment to an employee who has some work capacity (Unless new or other employment options have not been taken into account in accordance with s25(10) of the Act). Within 7 days of assessing an inability to provide suitable employment or of suitable employment ReturnToWorkSA is notified in writing of the inability to provide suitable employment (Unless new or other employment options have not been agreed with the worker in accordance with s25(10) of the Act). files
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