N.M. Admin. Code § 1.7.10.14

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

Section 1.7.10.14 - REEMPLOYMENT OF JOB-RELATED INJURED OR ILL FORMER EMPLOYEES

A. A former employee who has separated from the service due to job-related injury or illness and who has received or is due to receive benefits under the Workers' Compensation Act shall have reemployment rights in accordance with the provisions of NMSA 1978, Section 52-1-50.1and NMSA 1978 Section 52-3-49, under the following provisions:

(1) Reemployment rights under 1.7.10.14NMAC are extended only by the agency employing the former employee at the time of the job related injury or illness and are provided only for positions which contain the same or lower midpoint as that held at the time of separation.

(2) To initiate reemployment rights under this rule, the former employee must notify the agency in writing, with a copy to the office, of their desire to be reemployed. The notification shall include the positions and locations, which the former employee is willing to accept, and an appropriate application for employment.

(3) The agency must receive certification in writing from the treating health care provider that the former employee is fit to carry out the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation without significant risk of re-injury or relapse to illness.

(4) When the agency is to fill a vacant position which is a position and location indicated by the former employee, the agency shall offer the job to the former employee provided:

(a) the employee meets the established requirements and can perform the essential functions of the job, either with or without reasonable accommodation, or

(b) the agency certifies that the employee holds qualifications and abilities necessary for successful job performance and can perform the essential functions of the job, either with or without reasonable accommodation.

(5) Former employees reemployed in accordance with the provisions of Subsection A of1.7.10.14 NMAC will hold the status of the position in accordance with 1.7.2.9 NMAC, 1.7.2.10 NMAC or 1.7.2.11 NMAC and do not have to serve a probationary period if they were in career status at the time of separation.

B. The risk management division of the general services department and the office shall be notified immediately of any injured or ill former employee who applies for a position and subsequently declines a job offer.

N.M. Admin. Code § 1.7.10.14

1.7.10.14 NMAC - Rp, 1 NMAC 7.10.14, 07/07/01; A, 11/14/02; A, 12/1/10