THERAPEUTIC RETURN-TO-WORK: PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH

In Quebec, the costs linked to work indemnity for injured or sick employees are astronomical. Many studies show that the more time an employee is off work, the less likely they will return.

Specialists agree: as soon as a worker’s physical condition permits them to work either at a temporary assignment or their regular work, it is beneficial.

BENEFICIAL FOR THE EMPLOYEE AND THE EMPLOYER

THE MORE TIME SPENT ABSENT FROM WORK, THE LOWER THE CHANCE OF RETURN TO WORK

Our mission

Allow the worker to pursue rehabilitation within their work setting all while respecting their medical limitations (physical or cognitive) and while gradually developing their capacities to reduce permanent work disability

Our approach

Accentuate a worker’s capacities and not their incapacities, Facilitate open communication between the worker and their employer, Evaluate their temporary assignment tasks and their physical and cognitive requirements

“47% of workers consider their work to be the most stressful part of their day.”

Prévention au travail • August 2021