In Colorado, if you are injured at work, and unable to work at all, you are entitled to compensation for your inability to work (also called Temporary Total Disability benefits, or TTD).
Many people wonder if Colorado workers’ compensation provides any retraining or vocational rehabilitation. Unfortunately, it doesn’t.
If you are not able to do the type of work that you’ve done in the past, it is your responsibility to find other work that you can do, or find a way to re-train for another job. Your local Division of Vocational Rehabilitation office may be able to help with re-training.
What if I am released to “light duty” work?
If your doctor releases you back to work with restrictions, your employer will decide whether to offer you modified duty. Some people call this “light duty.”
You are required to try any modified duty position that is within your restrictions or approved by your doctor. If the job pays less than your regular position, you are entitled to compensation for some of the difference in pay.
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