A member is placed in a lower classification due to an accommodation. Do they have the right to their previous classification's rate of pay?
A member who is placed in a lower classification for an accommodation can retain their rate of pay if it is a short term arrangement, but not if it is a permanent reassignment.
The employer might be obligated to accommodate a member by altering duties, providing special equipment, or offering a different position in the organization, but they are not obligated to continue to pay the member for work they are not able to perform.
This 1 min video produced by PSAC explains the Duty to Accommodate:
As Shop Stewards you may be asked questions about the accommodation process but most of the support work is handled by the YEU Labour Relations Advisors. For more information consult the PSAC booklet on Duty to Accommodate