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Returning to work after an injury can complicate your Georgia workers’ compensation claim. Here’s what you need to know about how it affects your benefits.

If you’ve been hurt on the job in Georgia, you might be eager to get back to work as soon as your doctor allows. But what if your employer won’t let you return, especially if you have medical restrictions (often called “light duty” restrictions)?

When you’re hurt on the job, one of the first things that happens (after treating your injury) is your doctor issues work restrictions. These are specific limits on what you can safely do at work while you recover. Work restrictions serve an important purpose in the workers’ compensation process: they protect you from further injury and guide a safe return to work. In other words, they spell out what activities you should not do (and sometimes what you can do) on the job, given your medical condition. These restrictions are communicated to your employer and the insurance company to make sure everyone understands your current capabilities and limitations.