Can you get a second job if you are recieving a workers compensation check ?

Question

I am currently recieving a workers comp check because i got injured at work the income is not sufficent i want to get a second job because my doctor has not released me even though i have told him i am ok

Answer 1

You cannot work if on Worker's Comp.

Answer 2

As soon as you go back to work, the system will assume you are no longer injured an your worker's comp benefits will end. Therefore, you had better make sure the new job is such that it does not require you to use your supposed injury. For example, if your old job required you to be on your feet all the time and so does the new job, then you will lose your benefits. If the new job is a sit down job and therefore can be seen as making reasonable accomodations for your injury, then you may be all right.

Answer 3

Yes they have that option. I've heard people say that you can complain to the labor board but it won't do any good. A smart employer would have you doing something within the light duty conditions and save that insurance payment. A lot of it may lie in the way you were injured and the way you are doing your job. Was there a drug screen? Was it caused by horseplay? There is usually something behind your being fired that we aren't able to see.

Answer 4

Workers Comp fraud is punishible with a jail sentence of 2 years, a $25000 fine or both. Think its worth it?

Answer 5

it's conceivable you might be able to do something in an unrelated field. say for instance you had been a roofer and fell of the roof and injured your back, but maybe you could answer phones from home for an answering service.

best bet though, convince your doctor to release you if you feel you are ready to go back.

Answer 6

Nopers - if you can work at a second job you can work at the one you are comp'd for.

Answer 7

yeah if you want to go to jail for fraud....

Answer 8

That is called FRAUD.

Answer 9

absolutely not.

Answer 10

heck no!