What is modified work?

Temporary modified work includes any changes to regular job duties required as a result of an injury or illness, whether work related or not. This includes changes in:
• Tasks or functions,
• Workload (e.g. hours or work schedules),
• Environment or work area, or
• Equipment.

It can also include:
• Training,
• Work normally performed by others, or
• Work specifically designated as a modified work program.

What is Suitable Modified Work?
Suitable modified work must:
• Accommodate the worker’s medical restrictions,
• Enable the worker to perform the modified work duties without endangering his/her recovery or safety, or the safety of others,
• Contribute to the worker’s physical and vocational rehabilitation by the promotion of activity and involvement in the workplace,
• Promote the restoration of the worker to his/her pre-incident level of employment,
• Be a safe, meaningful and productive part of the employer’s operations, and
• Not create undue hardship for the worker.

*For more information on modified work as it applies to work related injuries, please refer to Policy 04-05, Part II, TEMPORARY MODIFIED WORK PROGRAMS on the WCB Alberta’s website, http://www.wcb.ab.ca/policy/manual/0405p2a2.asp.