When an employee takes off time f/a Dr.'s appt. under Workman's Comp. is the employer required to pay him?

Question

As a rule . . . is the EMPLOYER supposed to pay an employee when the employee takes time off for related Dr.'s appts. once the employee has been released from Workman's Comp. to return to work full-time, or does this time off come off of the employee's yearly allowed time off (ie. personal time, vacation time). I have an employee that takes time off from work for supposed Dr.'s appointments under his Workman's Comp. He does not provide any proof of these appointments.

Answer 1

Once the employee is taken off of workman's comp. It is no longer the responsibility of employer to pay anything. These Dr. appts. should be given to the employee with their benefit time. Or loss of pay. It is up to the boss to make new rules regulating time off with appropriate proof after so many, usually three times. But that is up to the boss. If you do not find a good answer then you can all ways call the U.S. Department of Labor at 1-866-487-9243 and ask them specifically. It's a toll free number.

Answer 2

I would consult with a labor lawyer before proceeding since state laws make a big difference here, however I do not believe the employer is required to pay for that time. I think the employee can claim the lost pay as part of the workers comp settlement.

Answer 3

I am not released from workmens comp I am still working on light duty. But is the employer responsible to pay for my time when I go to the dr even if its after work hours?

Answer 4

Proof of Dr. visit is needed in order for him to substantiate any claims under law. Talk to your lawyer, general questions like that should be easily answered by the Co. Lawyer at no extra charge.

Answer 5

that's more for something in HR. I assume it just comes as part of his workmans comp but I don't see why you would need to pay in addition to workmans comp.