N.M. Admin. Code § 10.12.10.12

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 10.12.10.12 - EARLY RETURN-TO-WORK/MODIFIED DUTY ASSIGNMENTS

A.Employees who have been unable to work because of a compensable injury or illness under the workers' compensation act may return to work in a modified duty assignment for up to six months which may be extended for a period of up to six 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 department 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 Section 52-1-25.1 NMSA 1978 and 52-3-49.1 NMSA 1978. At the department'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 § 10.12.10.12

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 13, July 15, 2015, eff. 7/1/2015