North Carolina § 97-32 - 1. Trial return to work.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 97-32 — 1. Trial return to work., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 97-32. 1. Trial return to work.
Notwithstanding the provisions of G.S. 97-32, an employee may attempt a trial return to work for a period not to exceed nine months. During a trial return to work period, the employee shall be paid any compensation which may be owed for partial disability pursuant to G.S. 97-30. If the trial return to work is unsuccessful, the employee's right to continuing compensation under G.S. 97-29 shall be unimpaired unless terminated or suspended thereafter pursuant to the provisions of this Article. History (1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 679, s. 4.1.) Legal Periodicals. - For survey, "The North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act of 1994: A Step in the Direction of Restoring Balance," see 73 N.C.L. Rev. 2502 (1995).
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 97-32
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 97-32 cover?
Section 97-32 ("1. Trial return to work.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Carolina § 97-32?
A common citation format is "North Carolina General Statutes § 97-32" (North Carolina). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Carolina law?
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How does North Carolina § 97-32 apply to my situation?
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