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Work assigned by an employer to fit a worker's medical restrictions, such as lifting or standing. The work is "lighter" than that worker's usual tasks.

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Is your truck light duty or heavy duty?

The one I own is light duty. The one I drive for work is heavy duty.


Can you work light duty at work if injured at home?

The decision to offer light duty is a unilateral employer decision.


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.


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.


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?


If you're off work due to an on the job work related injury and your employer finds you a light duty job do you still draw workman's comp or is it decreased by what you earn at your light duty job?

depends. if you are making more than 60 percent of your wages then no.


What is the best heavy duty truck to own?

Best Heavy Duty Truck is pick up truck. A pick up truck is usually light in weight but suitable for heavy duty 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.


Can an employer lower your salary for light duty?

If your job is a light duty one then no. If it isn't yes.