Legal Question in Workers Comp in Illinois
When I am released from the doctor . am I entitled to my same job.
When I am released from the Doctor to go back to work am I entitled to my same job, or can my empolyers give me any hours and jobs that they want ? . because they told me they were going to hire someone to take my full time hours and give me 20 hrs for a 2 week work period. and I want my regular 80 hours for 2 weeks back. I have a lower back injury work related. are they allowed to give my job away?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: When I am released from the doctor . am I entitled to my same job.
I'm an attorney in chicago who does only Workers Comp cases. Without knowing what your job was, whether you are in a union, who you work for, and the full extent of your injury, I can't fully answer your question. You can call me at 1-312-913-1900 or 1-877-CompJoe (toll free) where I can discuss all these facts with you.