A-3.001 - Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases

Section 167.2 Disposition versions

2022-10-06

167.2. Where a worker who has suffered an employment injury, whether or not he sustained permanent physical or mental impairment, is able to carry on his employment, an equivalent employment or a suitable employment available with his employer, the Commission may, if the period of absence or the situation of the worker warrants it, provide for his progressive return to work in order to facilitate his reinstatement with his employer.

In such a case, the Commission shall grant financial support to the employer for a maximum period of eight weeks according to the option provided for in the second paragraph of section 180 that he chooses, in accordance with the rules established by regulation. Such financial support constitutes a rehabilitation benefit.

2021, c. 27, s. 37.