If my position is not available at this time, does employer have to give me another position?
No, an employer is not compelled to find or create a position for an employee who has restrictions for a work injury. That said, if you feel like...
San Jose, CA
Workers compensation Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation
No, an employer is not compelled to find or create a position for an employee who has restrictions for a work injury. That said, if you feel like...
Agreed; you're asking about the strategy your attorney's landed on in your case. Ask your attorney about whether and how it might help. We don't...
I wholly agree with Mr. Borah. Also, lighter restrictions doesn't always mean less PD. All the best!
Mr. Borah has provided a very well articulated response. Is the surgery for your wrists a carpal tunnel release or amputations? Those cause very...
Agreed; your attorney knows things like who is involved and what specifically they've said. A plan of action, especially when your question is what...
Generally yes but it depends on what you're doing, the restrictions, if temporary disability is being paid, and whether you're reporting earnings...
Exactly as Mr. Borah says. I'll add to your question on restrictions that if an employer says they'll refuse to accommodate unless/until you...
Your question ended up in the work comp section, I'm moving it to the personal injury section. Generally, an attorney is allowed to terminate...
I can't speak for all work comp attorneys but the Labor Code puts a higher burden on proving a psych injury than a physical injury. The rating...
Agreed. It could be as simple as your attorney misunderstood the mechanism of injury and easily fixed with an amended application. This is...