If on Disability, can the next person in command get compensated for covering that position??

Question

An employee at our store went onto Disability due to an injury while at work almost exactly 2 months ago. During that time, myself and one other person have been covering this person's position in terms of their responsibilities. As of right now, it is uncertain when this person will return or if they even will. Should I have been compensated monetarily for having to take on this added responsibility of this person, or is it the way things go, and I am SOL?? I just feel after 2 months of going through this, I should be entitled to what they would be making if they were there.

Answer 1

you have a valid claim, if your asked to go above and beyond your hired duties you should be rewarded (especially if your in a lower position, making less)
My suggestion to you is to list all your hired duties as well as another list with your added duties as this person has been out.
Sit with your manager/supervisor and state your case. As an owner of a business myself i have over looked the work of employees who took on more than they were hired for. When my now assistant showed me what we hired her for and what she has been doing I was then able ot see her value and I gave her a raise. She continued to go above and beyond her call of duty and she is now my assistant making a good salary and has the potential to own shares of my company as in another 3 months i will offer her that opportunity.
You may not be compensated right away but make your boss aware of your extra duties and continue to do them as it only betters you as a person

Answer 2

Most employers provide disability (short-term) 6 months and (long-term) which can be for the lifetime of the employee through group plans. These plans only provide for 60% of the employees income generally up to a maximum of $10,000. monthly. The IRS makes these non-taxable to the employee and gives the employer a deductible for the plan payments. That's the legal and general business side of disability payments for the employer. The rest of your question appears to be ethical and business related. Should you be compensated? One good way to approach the employer is to make a detailed list of the additional tasks, duties, accomplishments and positive things you have done to assist them in continuing operations at full force. Once you have done this, make an appointment and ask your manager for an evaluation of your performance and a review of your job title and description. This could assist you in getting a much needed raise for the additional duties.
Good luck!

Answer 3

You're out of luck.

You might mention to your supervisor that you've been doing additional work and have additional responsibilty, and that if this is going to continue, you should be promoted to a higher-paying position.

Best of luck to you, and God bless.