A reader looking for a Glenview workers compensation attorney asks:
I have a question about workers compensation and missing work for
physical therapy. I fell at work and developed a knee injuty. My job set up worker’s compensation insurance and all medical bills and physical therapy was paid for.
However, I had difficulty scheduling early and late appointments with
the physical therapist, so there were 4 occasions where I arrived at
work a half hour late after physical therapy. My question is, can my
employer dock my vacation or emergency time for this?
We get this question or something similar to it all of the time. The answer typically depends on whether or not you can do physical therapy or go to your doctor at times other than during work hours.
Years ago I had to do physical therapy for a leg injury. I was living in Lincoln Park and there was a place open until 8 p.m. at night right by where I lived. I would have preferred to get PT done during the day and not have to deal with this after work, but the reality was that I had an option.
If you are an injured worker, the question is can you see a medical provider outside of work hours or not. If you can’t then you shouldn’t be punished for being late or missing work. On the other hand, if you are going during work hours as a matter of convenience, then you are just out of luck.
Hopefully that’s clear, if not let us know. Either way, just make sure to communicate these things with your employer.
We are workers’ compensation attorneys that help people with Illinois work injuries anywhere in IL via our statewide network of attorneys. Contact us and we will answer your questions or find the right lawyer for your situation.
