Legal Question in Workers Comp in Arizona
Doctor's Visits on Work Comp
We had a staff member injured and released to work with a slight modification. He has a follow up appointment after his ''normal'' work hours. Does he stay on the clock for that appointment? He is compensated hourly and we are in a construction-related industry. Thank you!
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Doctor's Visits on Work Comp
Arizona law does not require that an employee be paid regular salary during treatment for a work-related injury. I would not advise an employer to keep the employee on the clock, as you could become liable for injuries that occur on the way to/from the treatment.
The employee MAY be entitled to compensation for days missed from work due to treatment, but that depends on how much time he/she has missed since the accident, and whether or not missing work is actually necessary.
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