If you sustain a work injury and are unable to perform your normal job duties, your employer might have a temporary return to work (RTW) light/modified duty program that may be able to accommodate the work status that your treating physician has provided from your work injury. Reducing the amount of missed pay by returning to work as soon as medically feasible is the aim. The standard workers’ compensation rate is 66 2/3% of your weekly average pay and may vary by state. Your workers compensation claim will be investigated and once the investigation supports that the job caused the injury/illness, your work comp weekly rate of pay would be roughly $400, when your average weekly wage is $600. The longer you’re not able to work, the extra financial pressure that could be placed on you and your family.
However, there might be chances for you to RTW on light/modified duty during your recuperation process if your doctor determines that you can return to work, in a restricted capacity during your recovery.