The first payment an employee receives for lost wages when injured at work is referred to as temporary total disability benefits. The employee receives it when unable to work due to recovering from the injury or illness. They do not fully cover the amount the employee was earning prior to being injured. In some cases, the employee must take sick leave before these benefits kick in.
In cases where the employee is able to go back to work with certain physical limitations, may be made to perform a different job, one that is more compatible with their physical abilities.
Temporary disability payments are paid while the employee is actively treating their injuries or healing from it. They will continue being paid until the worker has been allowed to return to work without limitations.