What is a light duty job?

A light duty job is a type of job that may be offered in California to an employee who has been injured on the job and cannot perform the same level of work as prior to the injury. This type of job typically requires the employee to do fewer tasks and/or perform their job with lighter physical demands. Examples of light duty jobs include clerical work, working with computers, customer service, or other jobs that don’t require heavy lifting, long periods of standing, or other strenuous physical labor. In California, an employee who is injured on the job and is unable to perform their normal duties may be eligible to receive temporary disability benefits. In addition to these benefits, an employer may be required to offer the injured worker a light duty position if one is available. If the job requires the worker to have a different skill set than the worker already possesses, the employer may also provide a training program. If an employer does not offer a light duty job or fails to provide a training program, the worker may still be eligible to receive temporary disability benefits. California’s workers’ compensation laws provide that an injured worker be compensated for their lost wages, regardless of whether or not a light duty job is available.

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