R477-8-16. Temporary Transitional Assignment

(1) Management may place an employee in a temporary transitional assignment when an employee cannot perform essential job functions due to temporary health restrictions including: (a) when management determines that there is a direct threat to the health or safety of self or others; (b) in conjunction with an internal investigation, corrective action, performance or conduct issues, or discipline; (c) where there is a bona fide occupational qualification for retention in a position; or (d) while an employee is being evaluated to determine if reasonable accommodation is appropriate. (2) Time spent in a temporary transitional assignment may be counted as leave for purposes of Subsections R477-5-2(2) and R477-7-1(11).