Have you suffered an injury at work?Has your workers’ compensation claim been denied? Whether you have suffered injuries resulting from an accident on the job or have developed an occupational illness from repetitive trauma or exposure to hazardous elements, I will advise you on ways to file a solid Wisconsin workers’ compensation claim. Call Lisa Pierobon Mays today for a free and immediate consultation: 866-257-0440
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Middleton, WI
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I'm writing this letter to thank you for all the hard work you are putting into my case. Our ability to communicate has been impressive, and that openness is hard to find in this day and age. You treat me as a person, not just a number, and I appreciate that. This injury has made my life a struggle, not just physically and emotionally, but also financially, and it's all due to the incompetence of my employer. I don't have any family to fall back on and need the capability to get back to work, hopefully at 100%, and recover all my losses, so I'm glad you're in my corner. This will be a long journey, but it's necessary for my recovery. -L.O. |
What If My Employer Will Not Rehire Me?
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Once you have received a physician’s permission to return to work following an occupational injury, you will most likely wish to return to your previous job. This can prove problematic. Your employer has no legal responsibility to hold a position for you or create a new one once you have made your recovery.
If your employer refuses you without a reasonable cause, Wisconsin state law states that you may be eligible for compensation for wages lost during the period of refusal. This can amount to up to one year’s worth of wages. Establishing clear lines of communication between you, your doctor and your employer throughout your recovery process is the surest way to avoid complications once you are ready to return to work. By maintaining an ongoing relationship, your employer can be informed as to your progress and together you can create a reasonable work plan outlining your re-insertion into the work force.
Sustaining a strong relationship with your employer can also benefit you should your employer decide not to rehire you and you request a hearing to challenge your employer’s decision.