My doctor put me on work restrictions. What do I need to do? What about my lost wages?
When you have a work-related injury or health problem that is so significant that your doctor issues limitations or restrictions on what you can do at work, you need to tell your employer about it. Your doctor would normally outline your restrictions on a form called Report of Work Ability. Once you know your medical limitations, you will need to make sure that you do not continue working or perform any activities outside of your restrictions because it could be viewed as non-compliance with a medical advice, which could ultimately lead to people thinking that your medical problems are not... Read More