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MEDICAL EMPLOYMENT LIMITATION [1 record]

Record 1 2022-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Dental Services (Military)
  • Personnel Management
DEF

An administrative constraint on a [Canadian Armed Forces] member's work schedule, tasks, roles, environment(s), or geographical location imposed as a result of a medical condition determined through a formal medical assessment process.

CONT

... the purpose of a MEL is to describe and communicate to the chain of command, as well as to administrative and employment authorities, a clear and concise medical opinion regarding any employment limitations and their effects on the [Canadian Armed Forces] member's ability to perform their duties safely and effectively without jeopardizing the safety of others, or compromising unit effectiveness.

OBS

medical employment limitation; MEL: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
  • Gestion du personnel
DEF

Contrainte administrative imposée sur l'horaire de travail, les tâches et les rôles d'un membre des [Forces armées canadiennes], ainsi que sur des milieux ou des emplacements géographiques, lorsqu'un problème de santé est décelé par suite d'une évaluation médicale officielle.

OBS

contrainte à l'emploi pour raisons médicales; CERM; limitation d'emploi médicale; LEM : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

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