{"id":25632,"date":"2024-10-07T09:48:44","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T13:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/hr\/?page_id=25632"},"modified":"2025-12-11T14:09:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T19:09:43","slug":"medical-absence-management-for-employees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/hr\/medical-absence-management-for-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Absence Management For Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        Medical Absence Management For Employees\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"w-full max-w-xl mx-auto overflow-hidden bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg cu-stackedlist cu-component not-contained not-prose\">\n    <h2 class=\"px-6 py-4 text-base font-semibold border-b rounded-t-lg md:text-xl bg-gray-50 text-cu-black-800\">\n        Table of Contents\n    <\/h2>\n    <div class=\"grid cu-scrollto cu-stackedlist--toc cu-stackedlist--1 md:grid-cols-1\">\n            <div class=\"space-y-1\">\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        1.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#our-principles\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Our Principles\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                        <div class=\"space-y-1\">\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-10 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        1.1\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#care-with-compassion\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Care with Compassion\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-10 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        1.2\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#flexibility-with-support\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Flexibility with Support\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-10 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        1.3\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#clarity-with-communication\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Clarity with Communication\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        2.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#what-you-should-know\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        What You Should Know\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                        <div class=\"space-y-1\">\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-10 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        2.1\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#if-you-are-unwell-and-unable-to-attend-work-it-is-your-responsibility-to\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        If you are unwell and unable to attend work it is your responsibility to:\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-10 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        2.2\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#what-type-of-medical-documentation-is-required\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        What type of medical documentation is required?\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-10 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        2.3\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#returning-to-work\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Returning to work\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-10 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        2.4\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#your-roles-responsibilities\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Your roles &amp; responsibilities\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        3.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#resources\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Resources\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        4.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#definitions\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Definitions\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Medical absence management is an important tool for supporting your health and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medical absences over five consecutive days may be referred to Human Resources (HR) if the medical documentation:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medical leave includes any injury, disease, including mental health, that prevents an employee from performing the full duties of their job<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical absences over five consecutive days may be referred to HR if the medical documentation:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>indicates a long-term absence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>has no expected return date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>extends an existing medical leave<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All medical documentation should be submitted to the <a href=\"https:\/\/itsjira.carleton.ca\/servicedesk\/customer\/portal\/17\/create\/848\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Medical Absence Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions about medical absence please reach out to <a href=\"mailto:Lori.east@carleton.ca\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:MedicalLeave@carleton.ca\"><strong>MedicalLeave@carleton.ca<\/strong><\/a> in HR.&nbsp; Please include your employee ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This applies to all employee groups, however, please reference the appropriate sick leave provision of the relevant collective agreement <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/hr\/labour-relations\/\">Labour Relations<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/hr\/labour-relations\/employee-agreements\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/hr\/labour-relations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8211; Human Resources.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"our-principles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Principles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"care-with-compassion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Care with Compassion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Support employees with empathy and respect throughout their sick leave and return to work process. Safeguard employee&#8217;s privacy, work with managers to reduce stigma surrounding all medical conditions and promote a culture of inclusion and psychological safety.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"flexibility-with-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flexibility with Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Offer personalized plans that reflect each employee\u2019s health needs and recovery pace. This includes flexible scheduling, modified duties, gradual return options, and collaboration with the treating medical practitioner and&nbsp;managers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clarity-with-communication\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clarity with Communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep employees informed about their sick leave options, available benefits, and the return&nbsp;to work process. Use clear, compassionate language and check in regularly. Ensure&nbsp;managers are trained to have supportive conversations with employees and use feedback from all parties to improve the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-you-should-know\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Should Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"if-you-are-unwell-and-unable-to-attend-work-it-is-your-responsibility-to\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you are unwell and unable to attend work it is your responsibility to:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seek and be under active medical attention as recommended by your treating medical practitioner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inform your manager of your absence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit medical documentation that supports your leave to the <a href=\"https:\/\/itsjira.carleton.ca\/servicedesk\/customer\/portal\/17\/create\/848\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Medical Absence Portal<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Caregivers can submit medical documentation on behalf of the employee to <a href=\"mailto:MedicalLeave@cunet.Carleton.ca\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:MedicalLeave@Carleton.ca\"><strong>MedicalLeave@Carleton.ca<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in the accommodation and return to work processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a question, please contact our <a href=\"mailto:Angela.LReed@carleton.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Absence Management&nbsp;Specialists<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-type-of-medical-documentation-is-required\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What type of medical documentation is required?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Documentation requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All medical documentation must be forwarded to HR by the <a href=\"https:\/\/itsjira.carleton.ca\/servicedesk\/customer\/portal\/17\/create\/848\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Medical Absence Portal<\/a> or by email to <a href=\"mailto:MedicalLeave@cunet.Carleton.ca\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:MedicalLeave@Carleton.ca\"><strong>MedicalLeave@Carleton.ca<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 These documents are confidentially stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>For privacy reasons, diagnosis information is not required<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A medical documentation is considered satisfactory when it contains the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirmation the employee is under a treatment plan as recommended by the treating medical practitioner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Functional limitations that preclude the employee from carrying out the essential functions of their role<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The estimated length of the limitation or absence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return to work prognosis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"functional-abilities-forms-faf\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Functional Abilities Forms (FAF)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If a FAF is required, one of the following forms will be sent to the employee for completion by their treating medical 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     <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/footer>\n    <\/div>\n    \n                    \n        <\/div>\n        \n                                    \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>It has been identified that the leave is due to work-related issues. A representative from the HR team will be in contact with you for further details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*A WSIB claim may also be initiated if it has been identified the leave is considered work-related.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Once you start a medical leave<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HR will reach out to you for periodic updates on prognosis and the ability to commence a return to work plan with or without temporary accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HR will manage the leave and provide supportive resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important that you communicate with HR using <strong>a non-Carleton email<\/strong>, and or provide a phone number where we can reach you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"returning-to-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Returning to work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are returning from a medical absence, long-term disability or a WSIB (Workers\u2019 Safety Insurance Board) absence, you may require a transitional period to return to full duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Return to work requests are supported by satisfactory medical documentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Although a medical practitioner may recommend a specific accommodation based on identified limitations, it is the employers responsibility to provide a reasonable accommodation until you are able to execute the full duties of your role.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return to work plans may span weeks, slowly increasing the number of hours and\/or duties, until you are fully back to work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HR will work with managers to support a reasonable return-to-work request as part of the accommodation process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An accommodation agreement is created in collaboration with the manager, you, and HR. The agreement will outline the type and duration of the accommodation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are a member of a union, then you have the right to have a union representative participate in accommodation requests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HR will check in with you and the manager during and after the return to work process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"your-roles-responsibilities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your roles &amp; responsibilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seek medical attention and follow recommended treatment as outlined by your treating medical practitioner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inform your reporting manager of your absence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide satisfactory medical documentation as requested by HR.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in the accommodation and return to work process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/healthy-workplace\/mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Workplace Mental Health<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com\/topic\/Resources-for-employees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada Life Resources for employees<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/hr\/efap-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employee and Family Assistance Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/10\/At-work-services-plan-member-E.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">At Work Services \u2013 by Canada Life<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/i.carleton.ca\/medical-leave\/medical-absence-management-for-professional-services-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Medical Absence Management<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions or require support please contact <a href=\"mailto:MedicalLeave@Carleton.ca\"><strong>MedicalLeave@Carleton.ca<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"definitions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Definitions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Accommodation<\/strong> &#8211; Workplace accommodations are adjustments that allow a person with a disability to continue to work.&nbsp; This may include the use of special equipment\/devices,&nbsp; adjustments to hours of work\/ duties or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Return to work<\/strong> \u2013 A program that re-integrates a disabled\/injured employee back into the workplace.&nbsp; Formalizes the work expectations during the integration period.&nbsp; The&nbsp; transition to full duties may be weeks in duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Satisfactory medical documentation is required to support return to work plans and any workplace accommodation<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Functional Abilities Form <\/strong>(FAF) \u2013 Document completed by your treating medical practitioner, indicating prognosis, physical and\/or cognitive limitations\/abilities, supporting leave, return to work and accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Occupational \u2013 <\/strong>An injury or illness that occurred at work or during a work-related event, that results in at least one of the following: work lost time; lost work pay; sought medical attention. These absences are reported to WSIB and administered by Human Resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Non-occupational \u2013 <\/strong>An injury or illness that is not work-related that results in absence from work.&nbsp; These absences are case-managed by Human Resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manager<\/strong> \u2013 for faculty members your manager is considered to be your Dean.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Medical absence management is an important tool for supporting your health and well-being. All medical documentation should be submitted to the Online Medical Absence Portal. If you have questions about medical absence please reach out to MedicalLeave@carleton.ca in HR.&nbsp; Please include your employee ID. 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