If you’ve been issued restrictions for light-duty work, you must accept the job if it falls within your restricted abilities. You have a right to a workers' comp hearing if you feel the work is outside of your capability, but if you do not accept the assignment, you may lose all compensation as long as you don’t work. If you’ve been offered light-duty work that you don’t feel is actually light-duty, you should discuss the situation with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney to ensure your rights and your health are protected.