There are circumstances when an employee will be owed partial wage benefits, even after returning to work post-accident. These benefits are all called Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) benefits. They continue as long as an injured worker is not making as much weekly as they were prior to the accident. https://law.justia.com/codes/south-carolina/2005/67/c067.html#67-504
Example when TPD is owed:
Claimant, John, injures his back on the job and has to go out for treatment including surgery. John returns to his job as a plumber after having surgery. Before his accident, he worked overtime, but is no longer offered that time because he is on light duty. Prior to the accident, he was paid $700 and took home $466.69. Now, he is paid $500 by his employer and takes home $333.35 after taxes. In these circumstances, he is entitled to ongoing TPD from the insurance carrier in the amount of $133 per week-the difference between his current and previous rate of pay.
TPD benefits can vary from week to week depending on how much an employee is paid by the employer. They can be difficult for the carrier to track and calculate in a timely manner. https://www.kphippslaw.com/how-can-you-start-receiving-weekly-benefits-after-being-injured-on-the-job/ If you do not believe you are being paid the amount you are entitled to, consult an attorney.