Legal Question in Workers Comp in Minnesota
Workers Compensation
Is an employer legally required to return an employee back to his original position if he is physically able to perform the job?
Asked on 7/13/07, 9:02 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Donald Kohler
Donald W. Kohler, Attorney at Law
Re: Workers Compensation
No. An employer doesn't have to hold your position open while you are injured. If you are in a union, however, there may be rights that you have under a union contract.
Answered on 7/13/07, 9:54 am
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