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Can an employer say they can't offer you light duty for an injury that happened at home because your position at work isn't considered light work?
Probably. If you don't like it, you can take it up with the department of labor, but generally speaking if you were injured off the job your employer is not obligated to pay you to do a job you can no longer do, or to displace another worker so that you can do "light work."
How many hours does an employer have to give an employee on work comp for light duty hours?
The number of hours an employer gives an employee for light-duty work on workers' compensation varies depending on the state's laws and the specific circumstances of the case. Employers are generally required to provide suitable light-duty work based on the employee's medical restrictions and work capabilities. Typically, light-duty hours may range from part-time to full-time work hours.
Is your truck light duty or heavy duty?
The one I own is light duty. The one I drive for work is heavy duty.
If your workman comp doctor put you on light duty and your job says they dont have any light duty But you have second job that you have light duty can you work second job?
If your primary employer does not have work for you and told you to stay out on workers comp until you can work full duty then you need to not work at another job while you are on workers comp.
If you are on light duty from a work related injury can your employer pay you less?
Depends on how long the light duty will continue.
What is sedentary duty?
Sedentary duty is an occupation that allows you to sit, usually due to an injury or disability. This type of work is usually given to employees who have been injured on the job.
Can company deny you returning to light work duty?
Laws vary from state to state. But if you are released to return to light duty and your job can not supply you work with in the doctor's restricitons, yes they can deny you returning to work.
What if an employer cannot find light duty work for the injured person and workman comp will still hold medical opened will still workman's comp still pay?
n general, if an employer does not have work that an injured worker can perform, they will receive Worker's Comp payment for their average wage prior to the injury until such time as they have reached maximum medical improvement, and are capable of returning to work.
Can an employer force a worker to work first shift when they were hired for second shift to accommodate light duty limitations imposed by doctor?
If the first shift has light duty as does the second shift then yes, your employer can change your shifts as long as that duty is light and not heavy work. If it is heavy work you can report your employer to Worker's Compensation or Labor Relations.
Can employer reduce pay for light duty work while collecting workmans compensation in Florida?
If you are collecting workman's compensation in the state of Florida, you cannot work. If they put you on light duty, they cannot reduce your pay.
You were on light duty due to work related knee injury and when you informed the manager your surgery was approved he started to treat you with hostility said he was going to change your position hour?
While being on light duty do to an injury at work do you still get workmen's comp after the doctor releases you to full duty?
What is the first duty if someone is injured in your work place?
The first duty if someone is injured in the workplace is to ensure the safety of the injured person and others in the vicinity. This involves assessing the situation and calling for medical assistance if necessary. Next, provide first aid if you are trained to do so, and then report the incident to the appropriate personnel, such as a supervisor or safety officer, to ensure proper documentation and follow-up.
