What is suitable work?

Suitable work must:

  • be within the worker's functional abilities;
  • be safe and not put the worker or co-workers at risk, or hinder recovery;
  • restore pre-injury earnings, where possible; and
  • be meaningful and promote the worker's recovery. This means that the work should serve a purpose or valuable function to the organization.

As a health care provider, you are an essential partner in caring for injured workers. Return to work (RTW) is an important aspect of a worker’s recovery and rehabilitation, as it assists with healing and psychosocial well-being.

Here you will find information on your role in RTW, as well as RTW-related forms and resources.

If you have questions about RTW, contact WSCC at 1 (800) 661-0792.

Research shows that helping workers return to work as soon and safely as medically possible helps their recovery. Return to Work (RTW) can occur before the worker is able to perform full duties by providing other suitable work.

Here you will find information on the RTW Process, formalized RTW Programs, as well as RTW-related forms, templates, and resources for employers.

WSCC’s priority is to help injured workers recover and get back to work. This involves the injured worker, the employer, health care providers, and the WSCC, all working together as a team.

Here you will find information on the RTW Process, as well as RTW-related forms and resources for workers.

Communication between health care providers, WSCC, employers, and workers is critical to ensure quick and efficient processing of claims, and a successful return to work outcome.

The following medical report forms are available for health care providers to communicate medical information to the WSCC:

 

As an employer, it is your responsibility to:

  • Provide a safe workplace;
  • Provide equipment and machinery that is in safe condition;
  • Hire competent supervisors who ensure safe work procedures are followed;
  • Inform workers of their rights, responsibilities and duties;
  • Provide adequate job training;
  • Train workers on any potential hazards; how to safely use, handle, store, and dispose of hazardous materials; and how to handle emergencies;
  • Supply personal protect

If you disagree with the Review Committee's decision, a second and final level of appeal is available through the Appeals Tribunal, a third party organization not affiliated with WSCC.

To appeal a Review Committee decision, complete an Appeals Application Form and send it to the Appeals Tribunal Registrar:

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