Give your doctor's note to your employer and keep a copy for your records. If your doctor decides that you should be completely off work for more than 7 days but less than 14, you’ll receive temporary compensation for your lost wages on the 8th day. If your doctor decides that you should be off work for more than 14 days, you will receive compensation benefits beginning on your first day of becoming incapacitated. If your doctor decides that you should return to work with limited capacity while you heal, you can receive compensation for the difference in your wages pre-injury versus post-injury.