Returning to work with permanent restrictions
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UPSGUY12
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Didn't think they would, just wondering if anybody had ever heard of it being done.
It's been done. I know of at least one in my old center.
Find out if there is any precedent in your area.
UPSGUY12
Member
Just doing some research before I commit 20% of a settlement, or whatever regular fees turn out to be.
UPSGUY12
Member
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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We had a driver who had a bad habit of hitting things (3 Tier 3's in one year) and the Company and Union worked together to create a 22.3 job just for her. No one else can bid on it and it will be eliminated when she separates or retires.
I would hope that they would work with a 20 year employee.
I would hope that they would work with a 20 year employee.
UPSGUY12
Member
Yeah, me too, thanks for the info
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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Good luck.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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He will not be cleared to drive with the weight restriction still in place.
NonDeliverOtherMissed
Well-Known Member
Have to go to work doc and get cleared by them. You can either do the job or you can't. If you got a perm. weight restriction looks like back inside you go to small sort. If they do create a job for you, good luck still being liked by your coworkers instead of looking like a 
sniffer.
sniffer.
UPSGUY12
Member
Talked with the union, they said UPS will accommodate my weight restrictions, one way or another, as long as I file an ADA form.Have to go to work doc and get cleared by them. You can either do the job or you can't. If you got a perm. weight restriction looks like back inside you go to small sort. If they do create a job for you, good luck still being liked by your coworkers instead of looking like a
FrigidFTSup
Resident Suit
Yeah what a jerk! Getting hurt on the job and hoping he still has a career after 20 years with the company.If they do create a job for you, good luck still being liked by your coworkers instead of looking like a
Maybe people should mind their own damn business. This company would be a lot better off.
NonDeliverOtherMissed
Well-Known Member
There's other positions at the company that he can do with his restrictions ...so yes there's no "creating" jobs....happens all the time ...my best friends dad was with a company for almost 30 years and had a heart attack at work...they let him go because he was no longer able to operate a forklift which was part of the job
retired Brown Nj
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Hey, Becareful on what you do and whom you talk to . You are young in the company and things seem to be one way are another . I know from experience . I learned that you must take care of yourself . if you are hurt get well an dgo back an ddo the job you were hired to do . Honestly speaking . There are things you just donot know is your Dr one who can be bought to put you out or will he support you getting well and returning . 30 year veteran go back as healthy as you can and secure your age and years .
retired Brown Nj
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retired Brown Nj
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Ups
has to do nothing for you. you need time and age to protect you and sometimes that is not enough . My advise would be get as healthy as you can . Do your job and the 100% plus UPs requires . I can tell you hurt more times than want to remember but when I went back I ws ready to go back and do my job . Do not tell people your business on the job trust yourself only. Always have a second opinion from your Doctor and the company Doctor . Protetc yourself at all times keep a record of what is going on with you . Remember you must work so many days I thing it is200? days in a year to keep the year or they will dedcut the year from you . I went back to work each time I was injured major surgeries but I knew it was all up to me and only me . I would not depend on anyone creating a job for you there are so many injuries as a pkg driver they would run out of jobs remember UPS is not an infirmary. That may sound harsh but reality is truth . Be diligent in your health returning to work
