Legal Question in Workers Comp in Florida

Workers Compensation Laws

Can my employer tell me that I have to go on my personal time to Therapy and/or see the doctor from workers compensation?


Asked on 1/17/08, 3:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Mark Zientz Law Offices of Mark L. Zientz, P.A.

Re: Workers Compensation Laws

In a word, yes. But, if the amount of time you lose from work in any week is more than 20% of your average weekly wage, you are entitled to some compensation for the missed time over the 20%. Otherwise, you just have to take the loss. Fair? No. The law, yes.

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Answered on 1/17/08, 9:39 pm


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