Q: Workers comp what to do: Waiting for “off work” work status to be uploaded to my portal but am scheduled to work
Dr changed my work status from “limited” to “no work”. I am scheduled tomorrow but the note has yet to be uploaded to my portal so I have no way of giving it to my employer. Am I expected to return to work?
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If your doctor has changed your work status to "no work," you should not return to work until that status is communicated to your employer, even if it hasn't been uploaded to your portal yet. You are responsible for informing your employer of your updated work status as soon as possible. Since you don't have the document yet, you should contact your employer and let them know about the change verbally or through email.
After notifying your employer, keep checking the portal for the update and provide the official documentation as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, your verbal or written notification should suffice in preventing you from having to return to work.
Remember, your health and recovery are the priority. By communicating the change promptly, you help ensure that you are not put in a position that could worsen your condition.
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