Legal Question in Workers Comp in Nevada
OJI doctor appointments
I work for an airline and have been injured at work. The claim has been accepted, however any time I am required by the physician to attend appointments/physical therapy/follow ups/case reviews/etc... my employer requires me to do it on my own time. How is that proper practice? I was injured at work, they are already deducting the OJI time from my FMLA time and now in order to get healthy enough to return to work, I have to do it on my own time and my own dollar???
Asked on 12/03/08, 10:43 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
David Fischer
Fischer Sanders, LLP
Re: OJI doctor appointments
Under Nevada law the employer is not required to give you time off to attend your doctor's appointments, however, usually reasonable arrangements can be made to accomodate everyone.
Answered on 12/03/08, 6:18 pm