We need statements for limited duty employees that was sent home no work available due to management’s withdrawal of limited duty

Management implemented a new unilateral pilot program in which it denies limited duty employees work within their medical restrictions and it is in a direct violation of section 546.142 of the ELM.

The union carries the burden of proof in contractual cases, therefore we need your statements to support your grievance for denial of limited duty.

In an effort to develop the best possible case, we are requesting a written statement from the affected employees detailing the type and amount of work you were performing prior to being sent home by the employer, and for how long you had been performing the work. we also need to know what other work, if any, that you believe is available and within your medical restrictions to perform at your Post Office and/or other Postal facilities. As you know, this information is critical to developing the best case on your behalf. Therefore it is imperative that you provide this information as soon as possible.

There could be some negative impact if you do not file a grievance on denial of limited duty and you are placed on the rolls of OWCP. Here are some of the negative impacts that could happen if you are placed on the rolls of OWCP:

                   Vocational Rehabilitation
                   Loss of Fringe Benefits from the Postal Service
                   No longer a Postal Employee
                   Benefits could be reduced on the basis of an estimated earning capacity

In addition, the union suggests that you send a letter certified return receipt, to the Postal Service, requesting restoration to your duties with the Postal Service.

Please help us to put our best grievance together for you, by providing us with your statements.