In the state of Oregon, is it legal for an employer to make an employee who has a preexisting condition get a fit for duty eval?

My guess is that your company is trying to get documentation of your disability so they can either accommodate you under the ADA rules or make an...

Can I take time off for doctor's appointments?

You are stuck in a little bit of a catch 22. You cannot get paid leave for a workers' comp claim until you actually have a claim (i.e., have file...

How long do I have to file a claim ? I broke my ankle.

You have 90 days from the date of injury to file the claim. However, there is one exception. You can file within a year of the injury as long as...

Short term Disability while you wait for workmen's comp?

You will be entitled to time loss if you have work restrictions for your work-related injury. This is triggered once a claim is filed (i.e., the...

If you are injured and need medical treatment you will have a workers' comp claim. It is also possible the co-worker is liable for assault. You...

Can You Be Ordered To Full Duty From Light Duty From On The Job Injury Without An Exam?

Only your attending physician can change your work restrictions and it should be based on an exam. However, sometimes doctors will say you are...

You can leave work to seek medical care. However, at this point, it is too late and the question is just whether you sustained an injury and need...

You can probably only get a loan from your 401K. You usually cannot take a distribution except under very specific circumstances. But, no, the...

If they have not drug tested you yet, it is very unlikely they will. Also, if they did, and there was a positive test, it would not affect your...

It depends on whether the surgeon is the attending physician. The attending physician decides your work restrictions. However, the law will also...