My question involves workers compensation law for the state of: Connecticut
Good Morning,
I injured my back on April 14, 2014 doing my job, which is very physical. I worked a few days after that thinking it was just a muscle pull and it would work itself out. I did notify my boss the day after though and someone from the company contacted me. I work in the field so we usually communicate by email or phone. Anyway, the injury occurred on a Monday, by Friday when it wasn't better, I went to see a doctor. They believed it was a muscle problem and I had physical therapy sessions twice a week and I went back to work with restrictions.
After a month of this, the pain was not letting up so they sent me for an MRI, which shows a compression fracture. My restrictions were changed - downgraded so that essentially I can't perform any of my regular duties. On the advice of my employer's insurance company (nurse case manager) I sent the activity report to my boss Thursday morning and asked what I should do as far as working goes. He didn't respond so I contacted him again on Friday, still no response. I didn't go to work Friday because I was waiting for him to tell me what to do, if anything. I haven't heard anything from him or anyone from the company. (their medical director had been communicating with me when the incident occurred). I should mention that ever since this happened my boss' attitude toward me changed and not for the better.
Now I don't know what to do about work. I will see an orthopedic next week but I have no idea what's going on with my job. It's seasonal and will end probably the first week in July anyway. I worked for the company last year and was asked to return this year. Never had any problems and performed all my duties and many compliments as to my performance.
Any advice?

