What is a hardship waiver?

A hardship waiver is a legal document that can be filed in certain cases in Florida workers compensation law. It allows an injured worker to receive payment from the employer or workers compensation carrier, even though the injured worker is unable to return to work. This waiver is typically used in cases where the injured worker may be facing extreme financial hardship due to income loss resulting from their injuries. If an employee files a hardship waiver, the employer or workers compensation carrier may either accept or reject the waiver. If it is accepted, the injured worker will be paid a certain amount of compensation, usually based on the length of time they cannot work. The waiver may stipulate that the employee must look for other employment or take other steps to mitigate their financial hardship in order to receive the compensation. In some cases, a hardship waiver can also be used to reduce the amount of compensation the employee is entitled to. This is often done in cases where the injury is not severe or the employee is able to find some form of alternative employment to help offset the loss of income. In Florida, workers compensation laws are designed to provide injured workers with the financial support and compensation they need to get through a difficult time. Hardship waivers provide an important tool to help workers who are facing financial hardship due to their injury get the support they need.

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