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MAINE STATE GOVERNMENT
WORKERS' COMPENSATION RETURN-TO-WORK PROGRAM
General Policy
It is the policy of the State of Maine to provide suitable return-to-work opportunities for State employees who have the capacity to return to work but are unable, temporarily or permanently, to perform the work of their permanent positions due to a work-related injury or illness. Return-to-work opportunities under this policy will be provided in accordance with the requirements and provisions of the Maine Workers' Compensation Act, the State of Maine Civil Service laws, rules, regulations, Americans with Disability Act, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
In order to accomplish this policy, the State of Maine has developed a WORKERS' COMPENSATION RETURN-TO-WORK PROGRAM for employees who suffer a work-related injury or illness. The Workers' Compensation Return-to-Work Program has the following objectives:
Return employees who have an identified work capacity to State employment as soon as possible when there is neither a probability of reinjury to themselves nor a direct threat to others.
Minimize financial hardship and emotional stress to the employee who has suffered a work-related injury or illness.
Assist employees in returning to work at a level as close as possible to their preinjury/illness earnings and productivity.
Retain qualified and experienced employees.
Reduce the costs of workers' compensation benefits borne by the State.