Disability Management in Practice—The Town of Richmond Hill: Curbing Absences Through Prevention

Town of Richmond Hill: Curbing Absences Through Prevention is one in a series of case studies that feature organizations and their absence and disability management practices. The organizations featured in these profiles are a diverse group, representing different industries, regions, and sizes from across Canada. Each organization has a unique approach to managing absenteeism and is at a different stage in the development of its disability management program. For example, Prevention, early intervention, and return to work are the main focuses of the Town of Richmond Hill’s disability management program. The program includes subsidized fitness classes, free memberships for employees at municipal fitness centres, preventative screening and health assessments, and health and nutrition workshops.