Can my employer make me work against my doctors restrictions ?

You cannot be forced to work against your will, but your employer may be able to disciplinary action (including termination). That depends on a few...

The first thing you want to determine is whether this is an ERISA STD plan. If so, you have 180 days to appeal an adverse determination, and you...

Can I file for unemployment after my long term disability expires?

You could try to file for unemployment, but that may be complicated by the amount of time that has passed. You should also consider speaking with...

I need to get my FMLA paperwork filled out I do not have a primary physician what do I do?

This is a tough situation. If the hospital's treating physicians won't complete the paperwork, it's probably necessary to see another physician....

Do I have to payback money to my STD provider?

Many STD policies exclude payment for injuries and illnesses that are work-related (or later allow for offset/reimbursement once workers'...

It depends on a few things. FMLA can protect your job in certain situations. But you'd need to be FMLA-eligible and have time that you've accrued....

Possibly. The disability plan and policy are the best sources of information for the answer. The "other income benefits" section of the policy...

What kind of lawyer should I obtain due to the denial of of short term disability ?

As Ms. Pena said, consider an attorney who deals in disability insurance contracts. If it's a private policy, then someone who understands private...