What is suitable employment? |
Suitable employment is defined in the Act as appropriate employment that considers:
And does not have regard to:
This is a very wide definition of suitable employment. It essentially means that suitable employment could be work such as a car park attendant, receptionist or very light office type work. Should the insurer find a worker is physically capable of undertaking such work then it will be regarded as suitable employment regardless of whether any such positions are available. |