I have an employee went to see her doctor and suddenly a got a paper from her doctor that she will not be back to work until 1 1/ 2 month with no reason in the letter. what is my right as an employer? 3 mos ago she filed for wc for her shoulder injusy the doctor release her and the case is closed now after a month she filing for disability.
Asked on 10/23/09, 8:59 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
George Shers
Law Offices of Georges H. Shers
Contact your Workers' Compensation insurance carrier. If the letter gives no reason for her being off work, and she does not claim it is work related, then it is an off duty injury/illness claim and can be treated as such. You can contact the Dr. to get a clarification. Check to see if the shoulde injury claim is really closed--does she agree that she had fully recovered?
Answered on 10/29/09, 1:49 am
