25 NCAC 01E .0710. REFUSAL OF SUITABLE EMPLOYMENT

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The Workers' Compensation Act prevents employers from firing or demoting employees in retaliation for pursuing remedies under the Act but does not speak to reemployment after an employee has been released by the treating physician to return to work. If an employee who has been on workers' compensation leave has reached maximum medical improvement and been released to return to work by the treating physician refuses suitable employment in keeping with his capability, the employer may request stop payment of compensation and implement dismissal procedures.

History Note: Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. November 1, 1987;

Amended Eff. December 1, 1993; December 1, 1988.

                    
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