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I have developed RSI from my work using a mouse and typing at a bank. Need legal advice.?


My employer has said that they do not have work I can do in the office that does not involve typing or using a mouse. If this goes as far as me not being able to carry out my job and them denying me any other role, what can I do? They can't make me leave can they? After all, my injury was caused by working for them! Do they legally have to give me compensation? What action can I take to avoid getting taken advantage of?

You may be out of a job.

You probably need to hire a workers compensation attorney so that you can use all your options available under the law. Basically if you can't do the work, they don't have to create a job for you. But if you are permanently disabled due to the injury, you may be able to collect some sort of settlement.

Laws on W/C vary by state, so you do need to contact an attorney. Some states have ombudsmen that work for the workers compensation court who can help you, but you have to check with your particular state's workers compensation court. Start with the internet to find a phone number for employees and start talking to some experts.

Yes the could make you leave if you can't do the job. But you could apply and try for workers comp

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