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Returning to Work After Injury in Georgia: Light Duty & Rights (2026)

Updated 2026-01-05
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Guide to returning to work after workers' comp injury in Georgia including light duty and benefit impacts.

Returning to work involves understanding medical restrictions and benefit impacts.

Light Duty

No requirement: Employers not required to offer If offered: Must be within restrictions Benefit impact: TTD ends if return to suitable work

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Last updated: January 5, 2026

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What is light Duty?
No requirement: Employers not required to offer If offered: Must be within restrictions Benefit impact: TTD ends if return to suitable work

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