What happens to my workers compensation benefits if I receive a light-duty release from my physician while Im out of work?
Your employer will try to place you in a job that meets the limitations placed on you by your physician. However, if a light-duty job is not available and you remain out of work in a light-duty status for 52 consecutive weeks or, if periods of disability are interrupted, a maximum of 78 total calendar weeks, your income benefits will be reduced automatically by law from temporary total disability benefits to the maximum eligible temporary partial disability benefit. If you are given a light-duty release and a light-duty job is available, your employer will expect you to return to work. The Workers Compensation Statute provides for a 15-working day grace period. This allows an employee to attempt to perform a light-duty job without fear of losing benefits if they are unable to perform the job duties.
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