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Return to Work Planning for Employers

As an employer, you play a key role in helping workers who are injured or ill get back to work early and safely. An effective plan supports healing, reduces time lost, and can lower your premium costs.

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Psychological Injury Support Team

We’re with you—every step of the way

A psychological injury can feel overwhelming. You’re not alone.

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Return to Work for Psychological Injury

Return-to-work planning and support

Whether someone experiences a physical or psychological injury, work is a critical part of recovery—and a key milestone in recovery from any mental health issue or psychological injury is being able to work.

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Return to Work Overview: Hospitality Industry

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 25 Sep 2025 - 16:32
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Why are transitional duties often so important?

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 25 Sep 2025 - 16:29
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How can transitional duties help me stay at work?

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 25 Sep 2025 - 16:28
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Return to Work Toolkit

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 25 Sep 2025 - 15:13
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A guide for healthy recovery from psychological workplace injury.

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PI-RTW-Toolkit.pdf (4.88 MB)
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Transitional Duties: An Overview

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 25 Sep 2025 - 15:12
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Tipsheet for transitional duties. 

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Working-to-Well-Tip Sheet.pdf (1.16 MB)
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Duty to Cooperate - Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Fact Sheet

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 25 Sep 2025 - 15:09
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Fact sheet for Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees for Duty to Cooperate policy changes. 

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Duty to Cooperate - Worker Fact Sheet

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 25 Sep 2025 - 15:07
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Worker fact sheet for Duty to Cooperate policy changes.

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