When you doctor release you back to work (either primary treating physician, panel qualified medical examiner or agreed medical examiner) you are generally given work restrictions. You should try to work within the restrictions and if you are unable, talk to your doctor about it. If your employer cannot accommodate your restrictions, then depending on where you are in your case, you may be eligible for temporary disability benefits.

If your employer terminates you based on your work resections, then you may have a wrongful termination, disability discrimination lawsuit in civil court and a 132(a) claim in worker’s compensation for wrongful termination.