Sometimes, a workplace injury can leave you partially disabled and unable to perform the same type of work that you did prior to your injury. If you have been told you are able to work, but not able to return to the same work, you will likely need assistance in finding new employment. You have the right in many workers compensation situations to have your vocational rehabilitation expenses covered.
Some expenses you might incur for services related to finding a new line of work include:
Career Counseling
You may need to meet with a licensed career counselor or other type of occupational therapist tohelp you explore your goals and opportunities. Often these services include personality assessments, transferable skills analysis and testing and interview coaching.
Education and Training
It may be possible that the type of work you can now do is completely unrelated to what you did prior to your injury. For example, if you were injured on a construction site and can now only do work that requires you to sit at a desk, you may need to return to school for a degree or certification to enable you to secure a position in fields with suitable requirements.
Resume and Job Search Services
If you are changing industries due to your accident, you may need the help of a professional recruiter, staffing firm or resume writer. There may be costs associated with the services these professionals provide, and it may be possible to have these fees covered.
If you need assistance with a major career change after a worker’s compensation related injury, contact the Law Office of Mary Jeffers today.
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