Does workman's comp cover your time?

[Viol8r]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida

My manager stated he believes the time that I spent going to their workmans comp. dr. should be taken from my PTO bank. Is that true. I thought the company paid that...

 

[swalsh411]

Were you paid for this time?

 

[Viol8r]

that was yesterday, so no... He was just telling me what he believes.

 

[pattytx]

Did this appointment take place immediately following your injury? If so, and the company directed you to go, then it's compensable time. If not, are you off work completely and receiving Work Comp benefits?

 

[Viol8r]

It's been a few weeks from the injury date. They did make the appointment for me and told me to go there during my normal work hours. I am still at work, nothing major.

 

[TinkerBelleLuvr]

Is the question: are they forcing you to use PTO time for a Workman's Comp visit?

 

[Viol8r]

yes... i just got an e-mail that says this....

According to Payroll you have to use PTO for the workers comp doctor’s appointment you had.

 

[pattytx]

That would be legal, yes.