Return to work, accommodation and support
IWH has a long history of conducting research on practices, policies and processes that help workers sustainably return to work after an illness or an injury. This page pulls together IWH research and resources on employer supports, job accommodations and modifications, as well as other related issues such as disclosure of disability.
Featured
IWH Speaker Series
Using cannabis to manage symptoms of work-related injuries: Experiences of injured workers in Ontario
Published: February 24, 2026
At Work article
Inclusive employment strategies, resources showcased at symposium
Published: November 12, 2025
Systematic Review
Systematic Review
Workplace-based return-to-work interventions: a systematic review of the quantitative and qualitative literature (overview)
Employers, insurers and workers have expressed a growing interest in workplace-based return-to-work (RTW) intervention studies. To provide a comprehensive summary of the most effective workplace-based RTW interventions and to direct future research priorities in this area, the Institute for Work & Health conducted a systematic review of the return-to-work literature published since 1990, and the findings are summarized in this overview.
Published: January 2004
Project
Project
Prognostic factors for workers' time away from work due to acute low-back pain: a systematic review update
Status: Completed 2011
Project
Project
Workplace-based return-to-work interventions: a systematic review of the quantitative and qualitative literature
Status: Completed 2004