Workmans Comp and paying salary while visiting required physician during normal work hours.
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Workmans Comp and paying salary while visiting required physician during normal work hours.
I am on workmans comp and have returned to work with light duty and a note to see a PT for my hand 3 times a week. I am a salary employee however my boss recently said if I was to go to my hand therapy which was ordered by my doctor, he was going to dock my hours from my pay or I had to use my vacation time. My question is, does my employer have to pay for my time to go the therapy (I was hurt at work afterall) prescribed by my doctor or can I claim this loss of income with workmans comp or is it just a loss to me if I choose not to use my vacation time? Thank you for your time
Asked on May 19, 2009 under Personal Injury, California
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
This is a fairly unusual question, and the details of your work and your injury might be important here. You should see an attorney who specializes in workers compensation cases as soon as possible, to discuss this. One place you can go, to find the lawyer you need, is our website, http://attorneypages.com
I think your employer may be overstepping his rights here, but it's best for you to have someone look at the unique facts of your case, who can give you reliable advice -- and who can let your employer know that you won't be pushed around.
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