What are the rules of workman’s comp and light duty at work where
the injury happened?
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The rules/laws are different in each state. If you have a slip from a doctor stating that you are on light duty and if their is “light duty” around your job then your supervisor should allow you to do it. Other than that you need to check the labor laws in your state.
Your employer is under no laws/statute to provide light duty, or
reasonable accommodation until you have been released by your Dr to
return to work after you have completed treatment, and been rated
for impairment. If the employer cannot provide work within the
restrictions of your Dr, go back to the Dr and request a return to
TTD status. If you are eligible for FMLA benefits, you should
request that now. FMLA provides job protection including employer
paid benefits, up to 12 weeks per year. WC does NOT provide job
protection…at all.