Does an employer have to except your work release for light duty?
I live in Wisconsin, I have been off work for almost 2 months. My employer excepted my request for family medical leave. My Doctor has released me back to work but with light duty for 2 more months. My employer has refused my release to work saying there is no light duty for me. Can an employer do this? My injury was not work related so I cannot collect workman’s comp. Can i collect unemployment now that they refused me to go back to work?
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yes unfortunately because its not a work injury. the only thing you can do is get your doctor release you to work. maybe, i heard that if you cant actually work full time on UE then you dont qualify. get your doctor to release you. file for SSI or SSA
You must mean “accept” instead of “except.” Yes, your employer can do this since your injury is not work related. You can probably collect unemployment.
yes they can. they don’t have to give you light duty.
EDIT…….what kind of a person would actually think you can collect unemployment. NO YOU CANT COLLECT UNEMPLOYMENT. You would have to be pyhsically and mentally able to work. You can’t collect unemployment if your injured. Unemployment is not for disability, it is for people unable to work through no fault of their own. Injuries don’t count. You have to also be actively seeking work.
Easy susie lou… You ARE eligible for UI benefits if you are ready
willing and able to accept work if offered. You are also eligible
for UI benefits IF there is a partial wage loss due to a modified
job with your pre injury employer. SO… “injuries” DO count for UI
determinations and eligibilty. FILE your claim, only the state can
make a final determination on your eligibility.