Q: “One of our drivers was in an accident with a company vehicle and hurt his wrist and now has permanent lifting restrictions. Our drivers need to be able to lift 90 lbs., but this driver can no longer lift this required weight and there are no accommodations we can make to help him lift this amount. We want to do what is right for our employee, but he doesn't have the job skills for other company positions. What process should we follow to make sure we are complying with all the requirements in dealing with this situation?” – Joel, Pennsylvania
No possible accommodations for an injured employee–now what?
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