2006-06-13 15:30:56 · 15 answers · asked by tank1229 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
As long as you were hurt at work they are obligated to pay you your normal salary even if you're on light duty doing a less paying job.
2006-06-13 15:34:23 · answer #1 · answered by jrollo76 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. But whatever government compensation system you have in your jurisdiction will pay a large percentage, if not all, of the difference between your new wage and old wage. They have a duty to accomodate your disability so that you can do your old job, but if that's not possible then they may find you a job that you can do. You should not suffer a substantial loss in total pay for an on the job injury.
2006-06-13 15:35:11 · answer #2 · answered by clancyg87 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in Australia at the moment,but who knows what plans John Howard has to put a stop to lawful compensation.Currently injured workers are required to cooperate in rehabilitation procedures which generally involve a return to work a.s.a.p. if light duties are available.Pay remains at normal rate,but things like shift allowance,overtime and penalty rates may be affected if normal duties and hours are not resumed.Workers on light duties will normally just get their basic weekly wage for the duration of their recovery.
2006-06-13 21:36:23 · answer #3 · answered by mystic_master3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I am not sure because all jobs are different and it depends on how long you will be on light duty or if your job can be done by someone else or not, or if you reduce your working hours...
All states have different laws to protect you as an employee, but each business has their own rules and insurance to provide also...
I would check with your business office and ask someone there who works in employee relations...
2006-06-13 15:35:17 · answer #4 · answered by aspenkdp2003 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful on this one.
They can always say that there is NO light duty.
Then you can only count on disability.
THEY DO NOT HAVE TO OFFER LIGHT DUTY!
How much are we talking?
Do you have AFLAC or other?
It all depends how far you are willing to go and how much protection you have.(Union?)
Good luck!
2006-06-13 16:11:00 · answer #5 · answered by DC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems logical that if you went from being a heavy equipment operator to clerical work that they could but I'd contact Workers Compensation and talk to the big boys. If not, at least contact a lawyer who specializes in that area.
2006-06-13 15:41:40 · answer #6 · answered by aretus60 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the state. I think they can cut your pay, because you are voluntarily accepting the lighter job. I think as long as they pay for your injuries, they meet their legal obligations. I'm not SURE, though, and it probably differs per state.
2006-06-13 15:35:32 · answer #7 · answered by perfectlybaked 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but they can take away a future raise until you go back to your normal duties.
2006-06-13 15:36:34 · answer #8 · answered by Milo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies depending on different state statutes.In fla they cannot decrease your pay due to an injury unless they put you on a part time status.
2006-06-13 15:36:44 · answer #9 · answered by jack g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they cant cut your pay. Just make you do a different job
2006-06-13 15:33:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋