Q: While on workers comp leave for 6 weeks after knee surgery can I go on a pre planned vacation?
I am rehabbing the knee at home and am off for 6 weeks due to the fact I work in a non access building on the 2nd floor with no elevator. I have a paid for vacation that occurs in week 4 of my leave and need to know if it is legal to go away?
A: Have you asked your attorney? Have you asked your employer?
A: You can certainly go. There is nothing illegal about it. You should of course discuss whether it is a good idea with your attorney. You may also want to consider discussing your trip with your doctor and make sure he does not object. You should also be aware that if you do go, you may be under surveillance so you should be very careful that your actions on vacation are consistent with your doctor's restrictions.
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