I was injured on my job, reported efficiently. They sent me to a workmans comp doctor, who released me to light duty, next appt. I was put on no duty.
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I was injured on my job, reported efficiently. They sent me to a workmans comp doctor, who released me to light duty, next appt. I was put on no duty.
Now, 2 weeks into the off duty, I have an appointment next week, and I find out my employer has made me inactive. No calls, no letters, nothing. Is this legal? Shouldn’t I have been getting paid while off duty?
Asked on June 16, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
You should probably be getting temporary disability payments through workers compensation. You may need to file a claim to get those benefits; I'd recommend that you talk to an attorney who handles compensation claims, for advice you can rely upon based on all of the facts. One place to find a qualified lawyer is our website, http://attorneypages.com
No duty isn't the same as light duty without going to work. You can get paid while you're on light duty, but if you can't work, it's usually temporary disability, at least at first.
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