Legal Question in Workers Comp in Florida
Workers Compensation Laws
Can my employer tell me that I have to go on my personal time to Therapy and/or see the doctor from workers compensation?
Asked on 1/17/08, 3:25 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Zientz
Law Offices of Mark L. Zientz, P.A.
Re: Workers Compensation Laws
In a word, yes. But, if the amount of time you lose from work in any week is more than 20% of your average weekly wage, you are entitled to some compensation for the missed time over the 20%. Otherwise, you just have to take the loss. Fair? No. The law, yes.
Answered on 1/17/08, 9:39 pm
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