Legal help when you’re pressured to return to work after an injury

In summary: Being asked to return before you feel ready can add stress while you’re managing an injury. Maurice Blackburn handles workers’ compensation claims across Australia, except in New South Wales and South Australia. We’re here to help you understand what the process means for your circumstances.

Which workers’ compensation lawyers can help with return-to-work pressure?

We can help if your employer is asking you to resume work or accept duties that don’t appear to fit your medical restrictions. A return-to-work plan sets out proposed duties and hours after an injury. Your capacity for work and the duties available can affect the plan and your workers’ compensation claim.

We’ll explain the options available under the workers’ compensation scheme that applies to you, including how medical information and communication about suitable duties may relate to your situation. Our work injury claims information outlines the support we provide.

What information can help us assess the pressure to return to work?

Useful records include:

your medical certificates or reports
the proposed return-to-work plan
emails, letters or text messages about returning
notes of conversations about hours, duties or restrictions

These records can show what your employer has proposed and what your treating practitioner has said about your capacity.