This is probably workers' compensation. Were you a direct employee of the facility where you were exposed, or were you an employee of some other...

What you describe your employer doing is bad--you should explain to the doctor as accurately and completely as you can exactly how you got hurt, or...

Can a employer fire me when I’m out on short or long disability ? (NH)

The short answer is "Yes, you have many rights." The hard part is figuring out which ones apply when, and what is best for you. If you are truly...

I would be careful to explain to my doctor why I think the restriction is too cautious, but there is no "controlling" doctor rule, i.e. any...

Attorney Zimmerman is right--this question raises many potential issues that can be difficult to sort out. It would be difficult to explore all the...

In New Hampshire, if the doctor okays you to try working, the employer is supposed to at least attempt to provide light duty work within the...

In very general terms, 7% whole person impairment in New Hampshire workers' compensation results in an award of 24.5 weeks of the amount of your...

Can I collect Workman’s comp and STD?

There is probably no clear answer to this--it would depend on the language of the STD policy. I would not sign any additional documents or agree...

Can I break my workers contract with a doctors note?

Your question raises several issues, some having to do with workers' compensation. Before you do anything, I would strongly encourage you to meet...

Can an employer refuse to let you work until you are able to do full duty, if you are put on restrictions from your Doctor?

This is one of the most difficult areas of workers' comp or even general employment law. The short answer is that the employer can ask you whether...