nursemommy1975
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
I have been out of work on STD for nearly 10 weeks due to a non-work related injury. I have kept in constant contact with my employer throughout the process. I have injuries to both of my lower extremities that are not healing quickly. My employers are becoming impatient. Unfortunately I work for the same doctor who cares for my children and they are now retaliating against me by pushing necessary doctor appointments out for them. I do not want to return to this job once I am cleared, but I have not told him that. I was unhappy and looking for other employment prior to my injury but the way I've been treated since the injury and now delaying my children's appointments has sealed it. I am sure due to the continued pain and limited mobility I will be out longer once I go back to ortho at the end of the week. My question is 2 part. One-if I find another position and can start after being cleared to work, do I have to return to my current job for any length of time to avoid having to pay back STD benefits (I've heard mixed things on this- I did pay for the coverage while employed). Two- if after 12 weeks I am still disabled and they chose to not hold a position for me (which I know they have the right to), would I continue receiving STD benefits or does it then switch to unemployment?
I have been out of work on STD for nearly 10 weeks due to a non-work related injury. I have kept in constant contact with my employer throughout the process. I have injuries to both of my lower extremities that are not healing quickly. My employers are becoming impatient. Unfortunately I work for the same doctor who cares for my children and they are now retaliating against me by pushing necessary doctor appointments out for them. I do not want to return to this job once I am cleared, but I have not told him that. I was unhappy and looking for other employment prior to my injury but the way I've been treated since the injury and now delaying my children's appointments has sealed it. I am sure due to the continued pain and limited mobility I will be out longer once I go back to ortho at the end of the week. My question is 2 part. One-if I find another position and can start after being cleared to work, do I have to return to my current job for any length of time to avoid having to pay back STD benefits (I've heard mixed things on this- I did pay for the coverage while employed). Two- if after 12 weeks I am still disabled and they chose to not hold a position for me (which I know they have the right to), would I continue receiving STD benefits or does it then switch to unemployment?