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Q & A: Transferring an employee because of declining health could lead to problems for employer

October 2023 employment law letter
Authors: 
Brittany Smith, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

Q: We have an employee whose dexterity and reaction time has been declining over the past few years, which led to an injury for which she filed a workers’ compensation claim. We are concerned about her health and safety. Can we transfer her to another department and position with the same pay rate and benefits?

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