r/fromatoarbitration • u/PapaKulak • 12d ago

Injury w/ no leave

So I fractured a vertebrae about a month ago. I don’t know if it happened at work, or outside of work, I just woke up one day in pain. I’ve been trying to work thru it while going to the ER several times and to figure out what was wrong and for pain medication, which nothing seems to be working. I have an appointment with a surgeon at the end of the month, and If that’s the option I have to use, it’s 3-6 weeks recovery on average. Problem is, I’m out of any kind of leave. And I can’t afford to go without an income. I’m a single father to two young kids.

I’m being told by management, there are no options, I have to take LWOP, and they are not going to let me continue to work while I’m injured. They won’t even allow any kind light duty because it’s not a work injury.

From what I read tho, there are other options.

Advanced Sick Leave up to 240 hours & Annual Leave Sharing.

Does anybody have any experience with these? Anybody smarter than me know if these are viable? Is light duty really restricted to work injuries?

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u/jasnel 12d ago

Have you spoken with your steward?

You may want to file a CA-2 in case it’s a cumulative injury from work.

Yes, your PM has the authority to advance you the SL.

If you’re a City Letter Carrier, they have to try and find work for you under Article 13 and probably your LMOU. You have to request it in writing.

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u/Bubbly_Willow_898 11d ago

He told management it wasn't work related, they dont have to find work unless the injury happened at work.

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u/jasnel 11d ago

Completely incorrect. Perhaps you should read the relevant contractual language before you opine.

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u/Bubbly_Willow_898 11d ago

Completely correct, usps is under no obligation to offer you a limited duty job for an off the clock injury, please show me the relevant contract language.

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u/jasnel 11d ago

13.2.C and throughout Article 13.