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According to the directive, when can the chief grant reassignment to a light duty position?
According to the directive, when can the chief grant reassignment to a light duty position?
- When an employee exceeds the statutory or regulatory requirements
- When an employee requests it for personal reasons
- When an employee is unable to perform their duties due to injury, disease, or pregnancy (correct)
- When an employee wants to work in a less demanding position
How is 'disability' defined in the context of the directive?
How is 'disability' defined in the context of the directive?
- The inability to meet statutory or regulatory requirements (correct)
- The loss of function of a body part, organ, or system
- The absence of any psychological condition
- Any physical injury sustained on duty
What does 'impairment' refer to in the context of the directive?
What does 'impairment' refer to in the context of the directive?
- The complete loss of function of a body part, organ, or system
- Any psychological condition affecting an individual's capacity
- The inability to perform less demanding duties
- Any abnormality or partial loss of function of a body part, organ, or system (correct)
What is a 'light duty assignment' as per the directive?
What is a 'light duty assignment' as per the directive?
Under what circumstances will the provisions of the Fraternal Order of Police Agreement supersede the directive?
Under what circumstances will the provisions of the Fraternal Order of Police Agreement supersede the directive?
What are light duty employees not permitted to do?
What are light duty employees not permitted to do?
According to the directive, when can the chief of police cancel light duty assignments?
According to the directive, when can the chief of police cancel light duty assignments?
What happens if an employee reaches maximum medical improvement but has a permanent impairment?
What happens if an employee reaches maximum medical improvement but has a permanent impairment?
What is required if an employee is able to return to full duty?
What is required if an employee is able to return to full duty?
What is the role of the contracted medical services provider if an employee applies for placement in an alternate job classification?
What is the role of the contracted medical services provider if an employee applies for placement in an alternate job classification?
What are light duty employees not permitted to wear or display?
What are light duty employees not permitted to wear or display?
Who is responsible for notifying the division commander of an employee's return to full duty through the chain of command?
Who is responsible for notifying the division commander of an employee's return to full duty through the chain of command?
What does Risk Management do if an employee has reached maximum medical improvement but has a permanent impairment?
What does Risk Management do if an employee has reached maximum medical improvement but has a permanent impairment?
When can an alternate job placement be considered for an employee with permanent impairment?
When can an alternate job placement be considered for an employee with permanent impairment?
What should an employee do if they become unable to perform essential job functions due to a permanent impairment?
What should an employee do if they become unable to perform essential job functions due to a permanent impairment?
What is considered as permanent impairment according to the text?
What is considered as permanent impairment according to the text?
What is the first criteria considered for a light duty assignment?
What is the first criteria considered for a light duty assignment?
Who determines whether an employee should be placed on light duty status?
Who determines whether an employee should be placed on light duty status?
What is the responsibility of the risk manager in the context of light duty status?
What is the responsibility of the risk manager in the context of light duty status?
In case of an off-duty injury, who is responsible for notifying the division commander about the employee's light duty request?
In case of an off-duty injury, who is responsible for notifying the division commander about the employee's light duty request?
An employee is not required to request or accept a light duty assignment due to pregnancy. She may request a light duty assignment at any time during her pregnancy.
An employee is not required to request or accept a light duty assignment due to pregnancy. She may request a light duty assignment at any time during her pregnancy.
What are some examples of light duty tasks mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of light duty tasks mentioned in the text?
What attire is required for an employee on a light duty assignment?
What attire is required for an employee on a light duty assignment?
What is required in the review of a light duty assignment?
What is required in the review of a light duty assignment?
What restrictions are imposed on employees on light duty status according to the text?
What restrictions are imposed on employees on light duty status according to the text?
What should an employee do in case of a worker’s compensation injury?
What should an employee do in case of a worker’s compensation injury?
Who is responsible for reviewing and approving any requests for modifications or extensions of light duty assignments?
Who is responsible for reviewing and approving any requests for modifications or extensions of light duty assignments?
What is the definition of 'disability' as per the given text?
What is the definition of 'disability' as per the given text?
What does 'impairment' refer to in the context of the directive?
What does 'impairment' refer to in the context of the directive?
When can an employee apply for placement in an alternate job classification?
When can an employee apply for placement in an alternate job classification?
What is a 'light duty assignment' based on the information provided?
What is a 'light duty assignment' based on the information provided?
