Should I get paid for time off work for medical visits during the first seven days after my injury?
Yes. It is a common misconception among employers that you are not entitled to be paid for time taken off for medical visits related to your injury on the job in the first seven days after your injury. According to Indiana Code Title 22-3-3-4, your employer is required to reimburse you if any medical visits result in time lost at work. Your reimbursement is based on the calculated average of your daily earnings over a fixed period of time. As long as you attend the physician authorized by your employer, you are legally required to be paid for the time lost at work due to your medical appointments.
Should I get paid for time off work for medical visits while on light duty?
Yes. Another common misconception among employers is that you are not entitled to be paid during the time taken off for medical visits related to your injury after your employer has put you on light duty. If you are given a lighter workload based on your injury at work, you have most likely been placed on light duty. According to Indiana Code Title 22-3-3-4, your employer is required to reimburse you if any medical visits result in time lost at work. Your reimbursement is based on the calculated average of your daily earnings over a fixed period of time. As long as you attend the physician authorized by your employer, you are legally required to be paid for the time lost at work due to your medical appointments.