A common refrain from injured employees is this: I’ve been injured at work, I’ve notified my employer, and I am treating with a doctor for my injury. My doctor has provided me light-duty work restrictions, but my employer refuses to honor those restrictions. What do I do?

My first response to this unfortunate query is usually: What is this employer thinking? My second response to the client is: Stand firm. You’ve been put in a tough spot through no fault of...