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Under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act, does my employer have to take me back to workUnder the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act, does my employer have to take me back to work after my doctor releases me from medical care due to a work-related accident…?

No, your employer does not have to provide you with employment after you are released by your doctor.  … Show More However, if your doctor releases you to return to work with permanent restrictions and your employer does not, or is unable to, accommodate the restrictions, you may be entitled to vocational rehabilitation services.  These services could include, but are not limited to, conducting a job search, receiving retraining in another job field, participating in computer classes or participating in an educational program.  During the period that you are participating in vocational rehabilitation, you are entitled to receive weekly maintenance benefits in the same amount as your temporary …Read More »

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