es, 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. If you have questions about how your wages or disability status affect your payments, a Rhode Island workers compensation attorney can explain how partial disability benefits apply to your situation. You can also visit our RI workers’ comp benefits for more clarity on return-to-work rules. For added context, reviewing topics like partial disability rules or light-duty restrictions may help you understand what to expect when transitioning back to work.

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