A regular work week is typically 40 hours a week in most cases. This is the base number of hours most employers expect their employee to work each week. If you work over 40 hours it is considered overtime and should be paid at a higher rate. Less than 32 hours a week is typically considered to be part-time work. The number of regular work hours an employee is expected to do each week will vary by employer and its staffing needs. A "regular work" assignment includes the job duties you are typically responsible for completing. If you have been injured on the job, you may not be able to return to regular work because your injuries will not allow you to perform your regular work duties. If you are no longer able to perform regular work due to a workplace injury, you might be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Why is Legal Representation Helpful? A workers’ comp attorney may be able to help you negotiate a regular work schedule that you will be able to do while you are recuperating from your injuries. This could include an alternative or modified work schedule where you perform different light-duty job responsibilities, you work fewer hours a day or you work fewer hours a week. Some businesses may be able to offer you a flexible schedule or may allow you to telecommute and work from home. Accepting modified work terms can impact the total amount of the workers’ compensation benefits you may be able to collect so it is best to consult with an attorney so he or she can explain how accepting modified work will affect the total benefits you can collect. Having an attorney to help you negotiate your settlement can help you work at the level possible until you can return to your regular work hours. Here's a little more information on why you should speak with a workers' comp attorney.
