WorkSaver Exam Types

A. New Hire Fitness for Duty (FFD) Tests

• Conducted post-offer, pre-placement in accordance to ADA guidelines
• Job-specific – Based on validated Functional Job Descriptions
• Uniformly applied across same job titles
• Detailed, legally defensible report that accurately describes the individual’s physical ability to work.
• Same day notification of results

B. Return to Work FFD Tests:

• Conducted upon return to work following injury and illness
• Conducted upon return to work following prolonged absence
• Conducted in full compliance with FMLA
• Conducted on high risk jobs (e.g., firefighters) at regular time intervals (e.g., annually)
• Job-specific – Based on validated FJDs.
• Uniformly applied across same job titles
• Detailed, legally defensible report that accurately describes the individual’s physical ability to work.
• Same day notification of results

C. Fit for Duty for Cause:

As per EEOC, a job-specific fit for duty evaluation can be conducted under the 5 following conditions:
1. Following an employee’s request for work accommodation(s)
2. Observance of performance problems related to a known medical condition
3. Observance of symptoms/behaviors indicating possible change in physical status or medical condition that threatens safety
4. Receipt of “reliable information” that an employee has a medical condition that threatens safety
5. Following return from leave when employer has a reasonable belief that employee’s ability may be impaired and threatens safety