Light-duty work refers to work that is physically or mentally less demanding than your current job duties. It can be either temporary or permanent, depending on your injury. It gives the injured worker a chance to go back to work while healing from their injury.
It is up to your employer to either provide light-duty work for you or wait until you are healed. If your employer does offer light-duty work, you will receive your regular salary instead of relying solely on workers’ compensation benefits.