Q: can employer change your hours to suit them?

A: I am sorry to hear about the injuries that you have sustained to your right arm and shoulder, however, it is somewhat unclear from your question as to what you are seeking.

Assuming that you are actually working, despite the ongoing problems with your work-related shoulder/arm injury and are on modified duty as a result thereof, your Employer unfortunately is not required to provide you with work during your pre-injury shift. The issue is whether, or not, they are able to accommodate the restrictions placed upon you as result of your work-related shoulder/arm injury and subsequent surgeries and often the modified or light duty jobs may be at different times then you had worked prior to your injury.

I also note that you are writing from Hyattsville, Maryland and therefore, it is unclear as to whether, or not, your being compensated pursuant to the Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Act, as amended or the Workers Compensation Act in Maryland.

Assuming that your Claim is being administered pursuant to the laws of Pennsylvania, it is my recommendation that you promptly contact an Attorney who is a Certified Specialist in Pennsylvania workers Compensation Law for an initial consultation to discuss your rights and remedies. The initial Consultation would be Free of Charge, and most Attorneys in Pennsylvania will accept your Case on a Contingent Fee Basis.

A: As long as your restrictions from your doctor allow for flexibility in scheduling hours for work, then a change in hours would likely be acceptable for an injured worker back to work after a work injury.

However, there are circumstances where the change in hours may make your ability to continue working intolerable.

As such, you should contact a Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist in Pa Workers’ Comp Law. Most lawyers offer free consultations Good Luck with your health and your working situation.