Do I have to take a light-duty position if my employer offers one to me?

If you are receiving workers’ compensation benefits and your employer offers you a local position within your medical restrictions, you would still have a right to decline the job offer. However, your employer would also have the right to petition a workers’ compensation judge to reduce or terminate your lost wages benefits. The insurance carrier must continue to pay your benefits throughout the petition process and beyond, unless a judge orders something different.