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Posted in Employee Rights & Protections on January 25, 2024
Key Takeaways Arizona law does not mandate a PTO payout after termination. Company policy is king: If your employer’s written handbook or contract guarantees a payout, they are legally required to honor it. Enforceability: You can file a complaint if your employer violates their own established PTO payout policy. ICA Claims: You may file a Read More…
Posted in Employee Rights & Protections on July 3, 2023
Key Takeaways Light duty allows injured workers to return with medically approved restrictions. Light duty assignments must follow a medical professional’s recommendations. Injured workers cannot be forced into light duty if medically unfit. Medical benefits continue until a doctor determines maximum medical recovery. Reduced earnings on light duty may qualify for temporary disability benefits. Read More…
Posted in Employee Rights & Protections on June 28, 2023
Key Takeaways Arizona workers may quit their jobs while receiving workers’ compensation benefits. Medical benefits continue until a doctor determines maximum medical improvement. Starting a new job may jeopardize benefits if work restrictions remain. Workers with no restrictions may start a new job without affecting medical benefits. Injured workers should disclose job searches to employers Read More…
Posted in Employee Rights & Protections on June 6, 2022
Key Takeaways Arizona employers cannot force injured workers to return before medical clearance. Returning before medical clearance may jeopardize workers’ compensation benefits. Maximum medical improvement means further treatment is unlikely to improve the condition. Returning early may signal the injury is less severe to insurance carriers. Workers may lose wage and medical benefits after returning Read More…
Posted in Employee Rights & Protections on November 3, 2015
What Is My Employer Required To Do? Many people call wanting to know how to force their employer to do something like offer then a light-duty job. Unfortunately, the Arizona Worker’s Comp. System does not tell an employer what they can or cannot do. However, that does not affect your rights to lost wages or Read More…