RTW (Return-to-Work Clearance)
Medical authorization allowing an employee to resume job duties after an injury, illness, or extended absence.
Key Facts
- Clearance types: full duty, modified duty, or denied
- Must comply with ADA, FMLA, and workers’ comp requirements
- Reduces employer liability and ensures employee safety
- May involve functional capacity evaluation for physical jobs
Return-to-work clearance ensures employees are medically fit to safely perform their job duties before resuming work after a work-related injury, surgery, extended illness, or other medical leave. The clearance may be: full (no restrictions), modified (with specific work restrictions such as weight limits, reduced hours, or task limitations), or denied (requiring additional recovery or treatment). RTW programs reduce employer liability, ensure employee safety, and comply with FMLA, ADA, and workers' compensation requirements.
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