If my Dr says I have to do 'clerical' work when I return, but my employer is making me do my normal job. Is this a case?
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Answered on June 12, 2024
What your employer is doing is wrong under the WC Act. You are entitled to stand on the limitations placed on you by your doctor. Make sure you...
Am I legally required to tell a workman comp adjuster about a previous back surgery?
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Answered on June 11, 2024
Yes, you need to be completely transparent about your medical condition. Of course, comp will try to use the prior surgery as a basis for denying...
If I take a new job during a workers comp case does it effect what my payout will be?
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Answered on June 09, 2024
Answering such questions is why you hired an attorney in the first place. It appears you want us to second guess your attorney, which is...
Can you collect unemployment and dissability at the same time if your job terminated you do to being under Dr. care over 6mon.?
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Answered on June 04, 2024
No, you cannot collect both and keep both. The LTD is offset by the UC. Additionally, you will put your LTD at risk since you have to be able and...
I was injured the job and I am on restriction from the dr. ,now my company told me tha I was demoted and that my pay is cut are?
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Answered on June 04, 2024
We would need more information about the situation. However, there is nothing in the WC Act which prevents what the employer is doing. But, given...
How do I go about getting my previous employer to pay me my un-used vacation?
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Answered on May 28, 2024
The only way to get it is to file a claim under the PA Wage Payment and Collection Law with a district magistrate judge, if it is under $7,500.00. ...
Are you able to volunteer, if you are receiving workmans compensation?
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Answered on May 25, 2024
Yes, can volunteer as long as it is within your limits. Just be concerned about possible surveillance as it can be used to question your...
Will I lose my bonus while on workman's comp?
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Answered on May 20, 2024
It is impossible to say without seeing the sign-on policy. The specific language will control so not knowing that it says will only lead to...
Can workers comp dictate where I do physical therapy?
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Answered on April 29, 2024
Workers' compensation cannot make you "do" anything. IF there is a physical therapy provider on the list of providers AND you are still in the...
Released to full duty with no restrictions company won’t put me back to work it’s been 2 weeks ?
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Answered on April 12, 2024
It appears that the company is going to have you examined and declared fully recovered so it does not have to give you a job and it can then stop...
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