Recommendations
Recommendation 1
3.51 Noting the in-principle agreement reached for the
use of Facility Nominated Doctors, the committee recommends that Australia Post
and the unions representing its employees continue to work in good faith to
develop the details of the new policy within the context of the new enterprise
agreement. The committee urges both parties to ensure that once a lawful and
fair agreement has been reached, both sides work to ensure that employees and
managers are well‑informed of their rights and obligations with respect
to injury management processes.
Recommendation 2
4.23 The committee recommends in the strongest
terms that Australia Post consider ceasing the practice of using medical
assessments obtained under the Injury Management (Early Intervention) Policy
for workers' compensation purposes.
4.24 The committee further recommends that
Australia Post ensure that every time an employee attends a Facility Nominated
Doctor (FND), whether voluntarily or compulsorily, the employee is advised of
the uses to which the FND's medical assessment may be put. The committee urges
Australia Post to consult with the unions representing Australia Post employees
to develop appropriate material to inform employees of the implications of FND
visits.
Recommendation 3
5.65 The committee recommends that Australia Post
develop processes through which injured workers have buy-in to their return to
work program, and which ensure that all injured workers are given appropriate
work to undertake on their return. Specifically, the committee advises that in
each instance, a manager should discuss with an injured employee what duties
they are physically capable of, would find satisfying, and would be happy to
perform.
Recommendation 4
5.69 The committee recommends in the strongest
terms that Australia Post consider directing managers that they are not to be
present in employee medical consultations unless their presence is specifically
requested by the employee. The Injury Management (Early Intervention) Policy
ought to be revised accordingly.
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