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What Is Light Duty?

Many workplace injuries can impair your ability to perform the normal duties of your job. Depending on the extent of your injuries, and your doctor’s opinion, you may have to stay home from work entirely until you have recovered. If your health allows it, however, your doctor may decide to send you back to work on “light duty.”

Unfortunately, doctors who work for the workers’ compensation system do not always make the best choices for their patients. They may be more concerned with getting you back to work – and saving the insurance companies money – than your health. If you have been struggling to receive the care and accommodations you truly need, call the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529.

Working on Light Duty

Light duty can be a useful assignment if you are up to it. It can help you continue earning a steady salary, recover from certain kinds of injury more quickly, and make the transition back into your regular job. If you have been assigned to light duty after a workplace accident, you are entitled to the following:

  • A different work assignment based on your medical needs, or fewer responsibilities at your current position, if either is a viable option
  • Any reasonable accommodations you need for a permanent or temporary disability
  • Partial compensation for the difference between your current salary and the reduced salary you may earn while working light duty

It is important to note that employers may not have to provide these benefits if it would place an unreasonable burden on the company. This policy has created many struggles between injured workers and employers who are unfairly denying their rights. If you need assistance with a legal struggle like this, our New Jersey workers’ compensation light duty lawyers are here to help.

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Taking on your employer or their insurance company is never easy. The New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. have the knowledge and experience you need for success. Contact us today at 800-346-5529.