Returning to drive after an injury

Most jobs I've applied for, during the interview I was asked, "Have you ever been on workers compensation?" It's probably an illegal question, but many times the answer determines if they hire you or not. They'll find out anyway because he has to explain why he's been off work. Most companies are ok with it as long as he's ready to roll right now.
When I worked for YRC Logistics they hired a bunch of drivers from Pepsi and Coca-Cola that had been on workers comp. for back injuries.

 

should not really care as long as you put it on the application so the liability stays with the former employer ..... if you sued your previous employer that would send a pretty big red flag not to hire you

 

your future employer will need to see the doctors release. now too, this can be an area of gray, returning to work, depending on what the injury was. as well as time away from the wheel. they could demand a refresher if they wanted to.

now regarding the injury, they may require an x-ray. i really do remember years ago, i was going to go with Schneider and at that time, ALL applicants had to have a back x-ray, i suppose to be sure an injured person does not get hired on and claim workman's comp. i do not know if they still do that...

i had no issues, but i still declined schneider, and wish i hadn't.

 

once he signs off w/c...there is no more liability on anyone employer in his past.

 

Many companies will hire you, even with that log gap in driving.

 

If you're on workman's comp and haven't been formally let go from the company, then I see no gap in jobs that needs explaining.

 

this is true, once he signs off, THEN he becomes unemployed..however..some employers actually fire you (and this is legal in some states) when you go onto w/c.

my late aunt actually had that happen to her. she went back to work and was told she was no longer an employee.....

so he needs to confirm if his employer has him on file as "able to return to work".