Return To Work Clarification

Summary

If your employer in Arkansas is not accommodating your work restrictions as advised by your workers comp doctor, you should report this to your workers comp insurance company. If unsatisfied, consider filing a complaint with the Arkansas Workers Compensation Commission. Consulting a lawyer can also be beneficial.

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I need a clarification on a return to work note from my workers comp Dr
Hello ****, can you please provide more details regarding the issue? Also, could you let me know your location as worker's comp laws can vary by state?
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Hello ****, it seems like you've mentioned a postal code. Is this related to your location? If so, is that in Arkansas? Understanding your location will help me provide the most accurate information regarding your worker's comp issue.
Yes, Arkansas
Hello ****, thanks for providing your location. Could you please specify what exactly you need clarification on regarding the return to work note from your workers comp doctor?
It states that I can return to work on5/*/* but the restrictions listed are “increase work activity as tolerated”.
Hello ****, in Arkansas, your employer is required to accommodate any work restrictions advised by your doctor. If they can't, you may be eligible for disability compensation. It's crucial to communicate with your employer about your capacity.
They have taken me off the floor and have me in the office making repetitive copies and stapling packets together. I’ve expressed that sitting and driving is causing me severe pain to the point of me being in tears but they no one paid any attention to my complaint.
Hello ****, I understand your situation and here's what you can do:
*. Report this to your workers' comp insurance company.
*. If you're not satisfied, consider filing a complaint with the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission.
*. Consulting a lawyer can also be beneficial.