N.M. Admin. Code § 1.7.10.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 19, October 8, 2024

Section 1.7.10.12 - EARLY RETURN-TO-WORK/MODIFIED DUTY ASSIGNMENTS

A. Agencies shall implement a policy to enable employees who have been unable to work because of a compensable injury or illness under the workers' compensation act to return to work in a modified duty assignment for up to 6 months and may be extended for a period of up to 6 additional months if substantial progress in the recovery of an injured or ill employee has been demonstrated and it has been anticipated the injured or ill employee will be able to return to full duty within the time frame of the considered extension.

B. The agency shall make a good faith effort to identify and offer modified duty/return to work opportunities to injured or ill employees in accordance with the provisions of NMSA 1978, Section 52-1-25.1 and NMSA 1978 52-3-49.1. At the agency's discretion the employee may be assigned to his or her current classification with modified duties or to a temporary assignment comprised of a combination of duties from a variety of positions.

C. Employees on modified duty assignment to a temporary position shall maintain their salary and status for the duration of such temporary assignment.

N.M. Admin. Code § 1.7.10.12

1.7.10.12 NMAC - Rp, 1 NMAC 7.10.12, 07/07/01; A, 11/14/02; A, 7-15-05