my employer wants me to return to work after my injury but I am not ready. What can I do?
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 29 of 57 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence.
Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Queries
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
fmla vs workers comp return to work rights COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Contrast federal leave protections under FMLA with state workers' compensation rules. | Reason | comparison_table | refusing light duty and benefits | 2x of 5 | |
can my boss force me back to work after an injury REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand if an employer has the legal right to compel an injured employee to return before they are healed. | Consequence | web_article | employer pressure and retaliation rights | 1x of 5 | |
can employer force you back to work after injury REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand legal protections against being coerced into working while injured. | Consequence | faq_page | employer pressure and retaliation rights | 1x of 5 | |
forced back to work before healed from injury employee rights REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand legal protections when an employer demands early return to work after an injury. | Consequence | web_article | employer pressure and retaliation rights | 1x of 5 | |
forced back to work after injury rights REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand legal protections when an employer pressures an injured employee to return prematurely. | Consequence | web_article | employer pressure and retaliation rights | 1x of 5 | |
can my boss force me back to work before doctor clears me REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand if an employer has the legal authority to mandate a return to work without medical clearance. | Consequence | faq_page | medical clearance and doctor disagreeme… | 1x of 5 | |
steps to take if forced to return to work while injured REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find actionable guidance on handling pressure from an employer to return prematurely. | Instruction | how_to_steps | employer pressure and retaliation rights | 1x of 5 | |
forced back to work before fully healed what are my rights REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine statutory employee rights when recovery is incomplete. | Reason | web_article | employer pressure and retaliation rights | 1x of 5 | |
what to do if doctor clears you to work but you are still in pain RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the steps to take when a physician's clearance conflicts with ongoing pain. | Instruction | how_to_steps | medical clearance and doctor disagreeme… | 1x of 5 | |
can my boss fire me if I can't return to work after injury IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Know the risk of termination if declining an early return-to-work directive. | Consequence | faq_page | employer pressure and retaliation rights | 1x of 5 | |
doctor says not ready to return to work notes employer pressure RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out how to handle a situation where a physician's restrictions conflict with employer demands. | Consequence | faq_page | medical clearance and doctor disagreeme… | 1x of 5 | |
doctor says not ready to return to work employer disagrees RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn how to handle a conflict between a medical restriction and an employer's demands. | Consequence | how_to_steps | medical clearance and doctor disagreeme… | 1x of 5 | |
how to dispute workers comp doctor return to work order RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the legal and medical process for challenging a premature release to work. | Consequence | how_to_steps | medical clearance and doctor disagreeme… | 1x of 5 | |
how to request reasonable accommodation after workplace injury IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find procedures for requesting modified duty or accommodations rather than a full return. | Instruction | how_to_steps | accommodations and medical leave reques… | 1x of 5 | |
FMLA intermittent leave for ongoing injury recovery IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Explore statutory leave options to buy more recovery time without losing employment status. | Consequence | how_to_steps | accommodations and medical leave reques… | 1x of 5 | |
americans with disabilities act reasonable accommodation light duty ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Explore statutory protections and light-duty accommodation options under the ADA. | Consequence | web_article | accommodations and medical leave reques… | 1x of 5 | |
can i get fired for refusing to return to work on light duty IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Assess the risk of termination if refusing modified duty offers. | Consequence | faq_page | refusing light duty and benefits | 1x of 5 | |
workers comp light duty vs staying on temporary total disability COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare rights and financial impacts between accepting modified work and remaining on disability benefits. | Comparison | comparison_table | refusing light duty and benefits | 1x of 5 | |
how to tell employer I need more time to heal after injury REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find templates or professional phrasing to communicate an extension request to management. | Instruction | checklist | accommodations and medical leave reques… | 1x of 5 | |
light duty vs regular duty workers comp return to work COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare the requirements and safety of light duty assignments versus full duty recovery. | Comparison | comparison_table | refusing light duty and benefits | 1x of 5 | |
how to get second medical opinion for workers comp return to work RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the process of obtaining an independent medical evaluation if the company doctor clears them too early. | Reason | how_to_steps | second medical opinions and evaluations | 1x of 5 | |
what happens to workers comp benefits if you refuse light duty IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Identify financial consequences on wage replacement benefits when declining an offer to return. | Consequence | web_article | refusing light duty and benefits | 1x of 5 | |
fmla vs ada protection for extended medical recovery COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand which statutory protection applies if medical leave exceeds basic workers compensation. | Comparison | web_article | accommodations and medical leave reques… | 1x of 5 | |
workers comp light duty vs refusing work COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the difference between accepting a light-duty assignment and refusing to return entirely. | Consequence | comparison_table | refusing light duty and benefits | 1x of 5 | |
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ADA reasonable accommodation injury ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Identify federal regulatory bodies and acts that protect workers recovering from injuries. | Consequence | pdf_whitepaper | accommodations and medical leave reques… | 1x of 5 | |
felt pressured to return to work too soon and reinjured myself PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Assess the legal and medical fallout of returning prematurely and aggravating an injury. | Consequence | case_study | employer pressure and retaliation rights | 1x of 5 | |
letter from doctor stating patient not ready to return to work IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Acquire or verify medical documentation stating inability to resume work duties. | Consequence | checklist | medical clearance and doctor disagreeme… | 1x of 5 | |
EEOC FMLA ADA workplace injury return to work laws ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Identify the specific federal agencies and acts governing medical leave and workplace accommodations. | Consequence | pdf_whitepaper | accommodations and medical leave reques… | 1x of 5 | |
workers compensation independent medical examination second opinion ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn how to request an independent medical examination (IME) or second opinion. | Reason | faq_page | second medical opinions and evaluations | 1x of 5 | |
how to tell employer I am not medically cleared to work REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find scripts or professional phrasing to communicate medical limitations to management. | Yes / no | checklist | medical clearance and doctor disagreeme… | 1x of 5 | |
can you get fired for refusing to return to work on workers comp IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine the risk of termination if refusing to report back to work. | Consequence | faq_page | employer pressure and retaliation rights | 1x of 5 | |
treating physician vs independent medical examiner disagreement return to work COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Evaluate how conflicting medical opinions between personal and insurance doctors are resolved. | Comparison | web_article | medical clearance and doctor disagreeme… | 1x of 5 | |
what to do if doctor releases me too early RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn steps to take if a treating physician issues a premature full-duty clearance. | Consequence | forum/qna | medical clearance and doctor disagreeme… | 1x of 5 | |
can i be fired for refusing light duty work IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Assess the risk of termination if an offered modified-duty role is declined. | Consequence | faq_page | refusing light duty and benefits | 1x of 5 | |
email template to hr declining return to work due to pain PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Obtain a professional communication draft to send to HR explaining unreadiness to return. | Consequence | how_to_steps | medical clearance and doctor disagreeme… | 1x of 5 | |
ada reasonable accommodation request physical injury restrictions ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Explore disability rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act to modify job duties. | Reason | checklist | accommodations and medical leave reques… | 1x of 5 | |
sample letter to employer requesting more medical leave after injury PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Obtain a ready-to-use template to formally communicate with an employer about ongoing recovery. | Instruction | checklist | accommodations and medical leave reques… | 1x of 5 | |
handling workplace retaliation for refusing unsafe work return PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Identify signs of retaliation and know how to document punitive employer actions. | Consequence | web_article | employer pressure and retaliation rights | 1x of 5 | |
what to do if employer retaliates for refusing early return to work RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the steps to take if the employer threatens termination or discipline for not coming back. | Consequence | forum/qna | employer pressure and retaliation rights | 1x of 5 | |
what happens to workers comp benefits if you refuse to return RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand financial impacts on weekly disability checks if one declines an offer of work. | Consequence | web_article | refusing light duty and benefits | 1x of 5 | |
osha light duty job description safety violation ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check if returning to unsafe modified work breaches occupational safety regulations. | Consequence | faq_page | refusing light duty and benefits | 1x of 5 | |
what is functional capacity evaluation in workers comp ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand what a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is and how it determines readiness to work. | Consequence | glossary/definition | second medical opinions and evaluations | 1x of 5 | |
sample letter requesting medical leave extension from employer REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Obtain a ready-to-use template for requesting additional healing time in writing. | Instruction | how_to_steps | medical clearance and doctor disagreeme… | 1x of 5 | |
workers compensation insurance dispute independent medical exam ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand what happens when the workers comp insurer requests an independent medical evaluation to dispute recovery time. | Comparison | glossary/definition | second medical opinions and evaluations | 1x of 5 | |
maximum medical improvement definition workers compensation ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the formal definition and implications of Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) on return-to-work status. | Definition | glossary/definition | second medical opinions and evaluations | 1x of 5 | |
my doctor cleared me to work but i still have severe pain what should i do PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find actionable guidance when medical clearance does not match actual physical symptoms. | Consequence | how_to_steps | medical clearance and doctor disagreeme… | 1x of 5 | |
steps to take when boss ignores doctor restrictions after injury REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find remedies when an employer expects full duties despite medical limitations. | Consequence | how_to_steps | medical clearance and doctor disagreeme… | 1x of 5 | |
can workers comp stop if I refuse light duty IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine the financial impact on insurance benefits if declining a modified work offer. | Consequence | faq_page | refusing light duty and benefits | 1x of 5 | |
can you collect unemployment if you quit because employer forced unsafe work injury IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine eligibility for financial support if the user feels forced to resign due to safety issues. | Consequence | faq_page | employer pressure and retaliation rights | 1x of 5 | |
independent medical examination vs treating doctor opinion return to work COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand how insurance-ordered medical exams weigh against primary physician recommendations. | Comparison | web_article | second medical opinions and evaluations | 1x of 5 | |
how to get a second medical opinion workers comp RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Discover the mechanism to obtain an independent medical re-assessment. | Reason | how_to_steps | second medical opinions and evaluations | 1x of 5 | |
community discussions employer pressuring return to work reddit RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Read peer experiences and informal advice from people in identical situations. | Consequence | forum/qna | employer pressure and retaliation rights | 1x of 5 | |
workplace injury return to work dispute reddit experiences PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Read peer advice and personal accounts of how others handled being forced back to work injured. | Consequence | forum/qna | employer pressure and retaliation rights | 1x of 5 | |
sample letter refusing return to work due to medical reasons RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Obtain a written template to formally communicate physical incapacity to an employer. | Consequence | web_article | medical clearance and doctor disagreeme… | 1x of 5 | |
employment lawyer consultation for forced return to work injury ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out when and how to engage legal counsel for wrongful termination or pressure to work. | Consequence | buyers_guide | employer pressure and retaliation rights | 1x of 5 | |
independent medical examination vs treating physician work restrictions COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand how conflicting opinions between an IME doctor and a personal doctor are resolved. | Comparison | comparison_table | second medical opinions and evaluations | 1x of 5 | |
employer retaliation for not returning to work while injured forum PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Read firsthand experiences from other workers who faced disciplinary action over injury recovery. | Consequence | forum/qna | employer pressure and retaliation rights | 1x of 5 |
Tokens & cost
What this run used on your API keys, per model and step.
| Model | What | Requests | Input tokens | Output tokens | Web searches | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.8-flash | Real-search passes | 1 | 23 | 1,833775 thinking | — | $0.0069 |
| gemini-3.8-flash | Simulated passes | 7 | 2,175 | 7,809796 thinking | — | $0.031 |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | Naming clusters | 1 | 618 | 155 | — | $0.0006 |
| Total | 9 | 2,816 | 9,797 | — | $0.038 | |
Billed to your own API keys. Estimated from the providers' list prices (checked 2026-10-11); output includes thinking tokens. Free tiers, caching and retries can make your bill differ.
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.8-flash · real search | 1 | — | 0 | 19.9 | 23 / 1,833 | The model answered without searching |
| gemini-3.8-flash | 1 | 13 | 13 | 18.0 | 435 / 2,107 | |
| gemini-3.8-flash | 2 | 11 | 11 | 14.0 | 435 / 1,448 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | 5.5 | 435 / 1,450 | fallback model |
| gemini-3.8-flash | 4 | 12 | 12 | 14.7 | 435 / 1,574 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 5 | 10 | 10 | 4.1 | 435 / 1,230 | fallback model |