Legal Question in Workers Comp in Illinois

Workmans Comp
I am on workmans comp and have returned to work with light duty and a note to see a PT for my hand 3 times a week. I am a salary employee however my boss recently said if I was to go to my hand therapy which was ordered by my doctor, he was going to dock my hours from my pay or I had to use my vacation time.

My question is, does my employer have to pay for my time to go the therapy (I was hurt at work afterall) prescribed by my doctor or can I claim this loss of income with workmans comp or is it just a loss to me if I choose not to use my vacation time? Thank you for your time and response.

Asked on 5/19/09, 9:49 pm

John Wunsch Law Offices John C. Wunsch, P.C.

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Re: Workmans Comp

Dear Sir:

Employer must pay TTD benefits which are two-third (2/3rd) of your gross weekly wage excluding overtime.

There may be other benefits to which you may be entitled.

Please call to discuss.

Many thanks,

John C. Wunsch

Law Offices

JOHN C. WUNSCH, P.C.

Answered on 5/20/09, 9:13 am

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