GreekGoddess
Member
I injured my wrists after 34 years as cashier. MY PCP doctor said I have carpal tunnel and gave me a note for a leave of absence. I applied for worker's comp in the interim. I also had to visit THE COMPANY's DOC, who said that I was 'fit and ready to return to work ASAP!' Easy for him to say--MY wrists still hurt!
Immediately upon the expiration of the doc's note, my employer told me to report for work the next day with a different set of duties; to be specific, he said that I would work reduced hours with light duties, such as self-checkout or stocking a shelf, not as cashier.
DO I have to report? WIll I ever be paid for the 2 weeks that I was off? IF so, from what source? I hope not from my vacation or sick leave.
WHAT is the advantage of worker's comp vs state disability? DO I apply for state disability on my own or do I need a lawyer to do it? Would I benefit from seeing a specialist, such as an orthopedist?
THANKS!
Immediately upon the expiration of the doc's note, my employer told me to report for work the next day with a different set of duties; to be specific, he said that I would work reduced hours with light duties, such as self-checkout or stocking a shelf, not as cashier.
DO I have to report? WIll I ever be paid for the 2 weeks that I was off? IF so, from what source? I hope not from my vacation or sick leave.
WHAT is the advantage of worker's comp vs state disability? DO I apply for state disability on my own or do I need a lawyer to do it? Would I benefit from seeing a specialist, such as an orthopedist?
THANKS!
Last edited: