Reinstatement of Employee Sustaining Compensable Injuries (RSA 281-A:25-a):
Employees who have sustained an on-duty injury shall be reinstated by the employer to the
employee's former position of employment upon request for such reinstatement. if the position
exists and is available and the employee is not disabled from performing the duties of such
position, with reasonable accommodations for the employee's limitations. If the former position
has been eliminated, the employee shall be reinstated in any other existing position which is
vacant and suitable with reasonable accommodations for the employee's limitations. A
certificate by the employee's attending physician that the physician approves the employee's
return to the employee’s regular employment with reasonable accommodations for the
employee's limitations, shall be prima facie evidence that the employee is able to perform such
duties. Reinstatement shail be subject to the provisions for seniority rights and other
employment restrictions contained in this contact.
A. The right to reinstatement to the employee's former position terminates when any
one of the following events occurs:
I. A medical determination by the attending physician or finding by the
Labor Commissioner that the employee cannot return to the former
position of employment;
2. The employee accepts employment with another employer;
3. Etghteen months from the date of injury.
B. The right to reinstatement shall not apply to an employee hired on a temporary
basis as a replacement for an injured employee.
Permanent Replacement:
After the 18-month period if the person is still unable to return to his position. he shall be
deemed to be unable to return to work. The person will be released, and the position may be
filled permanently. If the employee becomes employable after the 18-month period, he may
apply for any vacant position within the department for which he is qualified.
ARTICLE 29
VACANCIES
It is a policy of the Nashua Police Department to employ the best candidates possible through
positive recruitment and selection to ensure a lower rate of personnel turnover, fewer disciplinary
