So, the offer of alternate\/modified work comes in.\u00a0 What does it mean?<\/p>\n
Alternative or modified work is offered when the injured employee is determined to be permanent and stationary with work restrictions and looking to be accommodated by the employer. There is a proscribed form for the employer to use in offering alt\/mod work; however, it can be done via general letter as well.<\/p>\n
At some point, the injured worker\u2019s doctor will likely return the applicant to work, often with work restrictions, i.e. no prolonged standing or no lifting more than 20 pounds.<\/p>\n
Once the injured worker is given work restrictions, those should be provided to the employer so that any possible accommodation may be determined.<\/p>\n
The one important thing to keep in mind is that any offer of alt\/mod work, the injured worker should take into account any of the applicant’s restrictions.\u00a0 Now many of the alt\/mod offers have a time frame within which to respond.\u00a0 This needs to be observed if the injured worker intends to accept the offer.<\/p>\n
If you have received an offer of alt\/mod work and have questions about accommodation and how it affects your Personal Injury case, don’t hesitate to contact RP Law Group at 951-394-3640.<\/p>\n
No, the employer does not have to create a position, but if there is an open job within the applicant\u2019s work restrictions, the application should be offered. The employer is required to make a good faith effort to see if a position could be modified\/accommodated.<\/p>\n
If an offer of alt\/mod work is properly made, it will cut the liability for a Supplemental Job Displacement Voucher.<\/p>\n
Anyone wishing further information may check out the following Department of Industrial Relations\u2019 guide:<\/p>\n