Legal Question in Workers Comp in Illinois

I was placed on light duty for a WC injury yesterday and I was supposed to work 7P-7A 12 hours but was told not to come in because they didn't have light duty available. I am supposed to work tonight and they told me they found light duty for me which is fine but they want me to use my sick time for wed or work on saturday which is not my scheduled day to work?


Asked on 11/11/10, 10:39 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Mike Helfand IllinoisLawyers.com

This is a very fixable problem. You should NOT have to used vacation time. Call me at 800-517-1614 and I should be able to help.

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Answered on 11/16/10, 11:03 am
Kelly Bennett Bennett Law Offices

NO!! The law does NOT require you to use your sick time. They need to pay you under workers' compensation for not providing light duty. Call if you need represenation. 630/264-0671.

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Answered on 11/16/10, 1:02 pm


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