Can I return to work while still receiving benefits?
Answer
Yes, you can return to work while still receiving workers’ compensation benefits, as long as you’re returning in some capacity that reflects you’re still partially disabled but able to do some work. If you’re earning less money in your return to work than you were at the time of your injury—whether due to fewer hours, light duty, or restricted responsibilities—you won’t receive your full weekly workers’ comp check. Instead, you’ll receive a reduced benefit, calculated based on the difference between what you were earning before the injury and what you’re earning now.