Light Duty — Insurance Claims Definition
Workers Comp
Modified work within medical restrictions offered by the employer during recovery from a work injury.
Light duty reduces indemnity costs and supports return-to-work. Refusal without good cause may affect benefits. Job must be within treating physician restrictions.
Examples
Instead of lifting, an injured driver performs dispatch paperwork at full wage — TTD stops.
Common Mistakes
Employers offering sham jobs to harass employees. Employees refusing legitimate light duty without medical basis.
