What are your rights to be moved to a different job after an accident stops you doing your current job?
814549
I suspect that early retirement would be the best option for all concerned at the age of 57.  Ill health early retirement might be possible in the case of serious ill health which is defined in your pensions scheme rules.  This is the same as early retirement except that your pension is not reduced by quite as much. (also there may be restrictions on what other jobs he can take)\n\nEarly retirement may require a reduction in pension.\n\nThe pension scheme and employer may be able to compromise over a half way solution between full ill-health and early retirement pension if he suggests it.\n\nIf he is happy to continue working in the job, then compulsory redundancy would almost always result in enhanced early retirement pension at his age.  \n\nIt is really something that ought to be arranged between the employer and the employee.
953661
You might still have a legitimate claim.  Workman's Compensation not only includes sudden injuries derived from work, but also the exacerbation of an existing illness or injury.  Therefore, if there is something inherent in your working environment that worsens this old injury you would be able to claim.  Be prepared for a fight.  Almost all claims are initially denied because the company knows that this will automatically dissuade a certain percentage of claimants from appealing the process.  Appeal!!  If you are part of a union, have the union lawyer represent you.  Don't give up without a fight and good luck.
24301
I'm no expert on Work Comp in OK (I do know they have some silly rules) but it would seem that they cannot stop your health insurance. You aren't on COBRA. You are still considered an employee and thus if the company pays for its employees health insurance then they must pay for your insurance regardless if you injured. Now, with that being said, what does your employee handbook say about leaves of absence. I would consult HR at your companay.
226889
I would think that if you can't go to one job, you can't go to the other job.  That would be the right thing.  If you are much better, then maybe it would be okay.  Just don't call in sick on the main job tomarrow.  You will raise suspension and your boss on the main job may not like it.  What does your conscience say?
102610
Well I don't know what state you are in, but in some states they don't have to give a fair answer to why you were let go...\nIt is sometimes the right of the company to let you go with no warning or explanation of any kind...\n\n I went on disability leave from my job 3 years ago and my employer only held my job for 6 months waiting to see if I was getting better, and since I didn't get well, I was no longer employed...
624035
Perhaps you could try asking your former supervisor how you could avoid putting yourself in the same situation at your next place of employment.  If you live in a right to work state they don't have to give you a reason.  Good luck to you.
27924
Yes. If you are out to prove that your injuries were the result of negligence by management, you are going to have to prove that your working conditions and those of other people who have similar job assignments inevitably lead to those surgeries. If however, you are the only one who keeps needing surgeries and everyone else is fine, then management can reasonably argue that you are simply a klutz and incompetence on your part is the primary cause of your injuries.
470662
Depends on the state you live in.  However, in general if you are being paid by the company, either have them re-contract with you or hire you.  If it is a company with 50 or more employees, they would have to communicate with you on your status.  Most companies will try and get away with things like this if you let them.  i.e. since your are not an employee they won't have to pay workers comp insurance etc.  Don't let them jerk you around.
1003516
If your boss cared why you are leaving then they will be surprised that you are leaving and will inquire on the reasons behind that. you can then tell him that your job can no longer accommodate your needs. You tried your best to work it out, however it has been made clear that your job has not accommodated your situation. So you feel that you must leave either in search of one that can or to handle the situation at home before you can return to the work force. \nGood luck with the situation.
333926
Unless you have something in writing stating that your hours won't change, it's perfectly legal.  If it was something drastic (like going from working days to being forced to work nights) you might have a little more pull to state that the job parameters changed considerably and became undoable.  But for goodness sake man - it's an hour.
967240
You are on limited duty because..... \n\nIf accident at work, your covered under worker compensation, and company should respect the limitations.  On the other hand, if you were injured off the job, or contacted some illness that required limited duty, you have certain obligations not to engage in any activity which would endanger your health or aggravate your condition.\n\nIf your supervisor insists that you perform work which you and your doctor feel would be detrimental to your well-being, then I would recommend that you tell the supervisor that you are refusing due to health condition, and that if s/he persists in threatening you, that you will exercise your options - legal and otherwise.
64140
I don't think the company can decide to cut off your workers comp - that would be the state organization that runs it.  The company can provide evidence it was not a work related injury, and there can also be limits to the company's liability in your state, which may mean your benefits under it ran out.\n\nYour best bet is to contact the workers comp group for your state, and find out what your recourse is.  Some states have programs to assist employees in these situations.  If that fails, consult with a lawyer to see what your options are based on the documentation you have, any witness testimonies, etc.  Here's a link to Labor and Industry in Washinton - http://www.lni.wa.gov/\n\nYou can and should also report this to OSHA as an unsafe working condition.  It can be reported here - http://www.osha.gov/.  Their site seems to be down right now, but there is a link to report violations in the employee section.\n\nGood Luck.
258036
If a doctor has released you to go back to your job, but there is no work, that means you are laid-off, or unemployed, so you should be able to collect unemployment.  You should have gotten a works man's comp for the time you missed while injured!  If you suspect that they are not letting you back for a reason, then maybe you should see a lawyer!
401294
Why would you do that?... If your new potential employer finds out, you might have difficualties. Make sure you have a good justification for it. You migh want to write a letter to your former company where you explain what you did and why, and have it signed of reception or something, that might protect you if this whole incident hinders you in the future.\n\nBest case scenario, they won't find out.
934131
It absolutely depends on your state. I would call the DMV... only help I could give.\n\nI know if your license is suspended that you can get a permit to drive to and from work ONLY. And they really do enforce this. If they catch you driving at 10pm - then you are SOL.
264501
I'm unaware of any laws that restrict lowering pay for a non work related injury. You could go on disability (would probably pay more than half) if your doctor stated that you could not do your work. Im no expert , just a field of interest(workers rights)
431808
What you just said would be good enough reason. If there are unsafe work condition, then that gives the potential for people to get hurt. That is a lawsuit waiting to happen. How bad are the work conditions? If I were I would take it up with the Better Business Bureau if it is serious enough..but if you have already quit, I don't understand why you need another reason?