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04-21-2009, 11:30 AM
(This post was last modified: 04-21-2009, 11:40 AM by rafe.)
Hi all, Did you know that in the State of Washington, you can't even volunteer if you are receiving 'time-loss' or 'disability payments'?
I think this is unfair. They will prosecute you for Disability Fraud if you volunteer.
What do you think, should injured worker's be allowed to volunteer?
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04-21-2009, 12:26 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-21-2009, 12:29 PM by 1171.)
not if they are exceeding their restrictions.
if they are within their medical restrictions and the employer has no such work then I would allow it with doctor approval.
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I had many volunteers here in the state of Okla......with their bosses approvel I might add it kept them out in public and mobile.....
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rafe
I sent you a pm on this but will post my response here.
I am from the state of Kansas and have volunteered the past 20+ years for United Way.
I spoke to my attorney about my volunteering when I was first injured and several
times since.
His response was. "As long as I stay within my restrictions it is okay to volunteer"
Much of the work I do is done out of my home and by phone.
In fact many that volunteer learn valuable work related skills that helps them when seeking a job.
