What is Temporary Assignment?
Temporary assignment is based on the Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (AIAOD). Section 179 of the AIAOD stipulates that: “An employer may temporarily assign a worker who has suffered an injury, pending his return to suitable employment, even if his injury has not consolidated.
In the construction industry, for example, temporary assignment was perceived as illusory, if not impossible, due to the physically demanding work involved. Today, more than one accident in two is followed by a temporary assignment.
Costly consequences!
Work stoppages due to occupational accidents have a number of consequences for the company:
- Work overload for other employees;
- Lack of manpower to ensure proper production management;
- Increase in the cost of your CNESST contributions.
Also, did you know that for every dollar paid in income replacement benefits (IRR), the employer must assume an actual bill equivalent to twice the amount paid, and that this factor is more than 4 if IRR is still paid in the fourth quarter of the second year? In administrative jargon, this is what constitutes the loading factor.
The advantages of temporary assignment
In addition to minimizing your costs, ATT allows you to maintain employment ties and work relationships. In addition, it has been shown that prolonged convalescence away from work can lead to a chronic physical condition, low self-esteem, family problems and, in some cases, psychological problems.
Don’t forget: an ATT worker must receive his or her full salary and all related benefits.
Don’t waste any time: it’s important to start the temporary assignment procedure as soon as possible.
Please do not hesitate to contact our team if you have any questions.
