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). 38 of 62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
what to do if boss forces you back to work before healed REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find actionable steps when being pressured to return to work prematurely after an injury. | Instruction | how_to_steps | employee rights against forced return | 1x of 5 | |
can my employer force me to work if doctor hasn't cleared 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 | employee rights against forced return | 1x of 5 | |
forced to return to work before fully healed what are my rights REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand legal protections and rights when pressured by an employer to return before full recovery. | Reason | faq_page | employee rights against forced return | 1x of 5 | |
can my boss force me back to work before doctor releases me REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand legal limits on an employer mandating a return without proper medical clearance. | Consequence | faq_page | employee rights against forced return | 1x of 5 | |
can my employer force me to return to work before my doctor clears me REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine the legality of an employer demanding a return to work without medical clearance. | Consequence | faq_page | employee rights against forced return | 1x of 5 | |
steps to take when doctor says not ready to return to work but boss demands it REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find actionable steps to handle conflicting directives between a doctor and an employer. | Consequence | how_to_steps | dealing with pain despite clearance | 1x of 5 | |
how to get a second medical opinion workers comp RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the process for challenging an authorized doctor's premature clearance via an independent medical opinion. | Reason | how_to_steps | requesting second medical opinion | 1x of 5 | |
what to do if doctor clears you to work but you are still in pain RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the options when a physician's assessment conflicts with personal physical capability. | Instruction | how_to_steps | dealing with pain despite clearance | 1x of 5 | |
steps to take when doctor says fit for light duty but still in pain RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand procedural steps if cleared for modified work but physically unable to perform it. | Consequence | how_to_steps | dealing with pain despite clearance | 1x of 5 | |
can an employer force you to return to work after injury REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the legality of an employer mandating return to work post-injury. | Consequence | faq_page | employee rights against forced return | 1x of 5 | |
how to dispute workers comp doctor return to work release RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn how to contest an occupational doctor's clearance to return to work. | Consequence | web_article | disputing doctor return to work | 1x of 5 | |
can i get fired for refusing to return to work while injured IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine the job security risks and termination protections when declining to report to duty due to medical incapacity. | Consequence | web_article | employee rights against forced return | 1x of 5 | |
how to dispute workers comp doctor return to work order IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find the legal process for challenging a workers' compensation doctor's clearance. | Consequence | web_article | disputing doctor return to work | 1x of 5 | |
independent medical exam workers comp dispute return to work IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn how an independent medical examination (IME) works to resolve conflicting opinions on readiness. | Consequence | web_article | disputing doctor return to work | 1x of 5 | |
workers comp second medical opinion dispute return to work RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn how to obtain a second medical opinion if an independent medical examiner or employer claims they are fit for duty. | Consequence | web_article | disputing doctor return to work | 1x of 5 | |
fmla protection while recovering from workplace injury ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Evaluate whether FMLA leave protects job security during extended medical recovery. | Other / navigational | web_article | fmla and workers comp protections | 1x of 5 | |
fmla vs light duty assignment return to work COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare statutory leave protections under FMLA with the obligation to accept an employer's modified duty offer. | Comparison | comparison_table | fmla and workers comp protections | 1x of 5 | |
fmla leave vs light duty assignment after injury COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare rights under unpaid protected medical leave versus taking a modified work assignment. | Comparison | comparison_table | fmla and workers comp protections | 1x of 5 | |
fmla vs ada protections for employees recovering from workplace injury COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare job protection and reasonable accommodation laws when unable to return to work. | Comparison | comparison_table | fmla and workers comp protections | 1x of 5 | |
sample letter to hr refusing return to work due to medical restrictions RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Acquire template documentation to formally inform human resources of ongoing medical restrictions. | Consequence | checklist | requesting medical leave extension | 1x of 5 | |
ada reasonable accommodation request letter light duty template ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find a template to formally request modified duties under the Americans with Disabilities Act. | Other / navigational | checklist | ada reasonable accommodation requests | 1x of 5 | |
americans with disabilities act reasonable accommodation medical leave ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Identify how ADA statutory frameworks protect requests for extended medical leave as a reasonable accommodation. | Definition | pdf_whitepaper | ada reasonable accommodation requests | 1x of 5 | |
ada reasonable accommodation request for work injury recovery ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Explore how the Americans with Disabilities Act can provide workplace accommodations during healing. | Reason | checklist | ada reasonable accommodation requests | 1x of 5 | |
reasonable accommodations under ada for physical recovery restrictions ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Identify specific ADA workplace accommodations available during prolonged medical recovery. | Reason | checklist | ada reasonable accommodation requests | 1x of 5 | |
fmla protection vs workers compensation return to work rights COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare job protection provisions under the Family and Medical Leave Act versus workers' compensation benefits. | Comparison | comparison_table | fmla and workers comp protections | 1x of 5 | |
i feel pressured to go back to work after injury what are my rights PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find emotional reassurance and practical employee rights when facing workplace pressure. | Consequence | forum/qna | employee rights against forced return | 1x of 5 | |
steps to take when pressured to return to work injured PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find a practical action plan tailored to handling workplace intimidation during injury recovery. | Instruction | checklist | dealing with pain despite clearance | 1x of 5 | |
americans with disabilities act reasonable accommodation light duty ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine if light duty or modified work constitutes a reasonable accommodation under the ADA. | Consequence | web_article | ada reasonable accommodation requests | 1x of 5 | |
fmla vs workers compensation leave differences COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare job protections and pay between workers' compensation and FMLA. | Comparison | comparison_table | fmla and workers comp protections | 1x of 5 | |
my doctor says i can work but i still have severe pain what should i do PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find practical advice when personal pain levels contradict a physician's formal return-to-work clearance. | Consequence | forum/qna | dealing with pain despite clearance | 1x of 5 | |
employer demanding return to work after workplace injury REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find actionable steps when an employer insists on an immediate return following an on-the-job injury. | Consequence | web_article | employee rights against forced return | 1x of 5 | |
occupational health and safety act right to refuse unsafe work injury ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Investigate whether returning to work while injured qualifies under statutory rights to refuse unsafe work. | Consequence | glossary/definition | refusing light duty work risks | 1x of 5 | |
can you get fired for refusing to return to work due to pain IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine the risk of termination if one refuses to report to work due to ongoing pain. | Consequence | faq_page | employee rights against forced return | 1x of 5 | |
refusing to return to work workers comp benefits termination risk IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Assess whether refusing to return leads to forfeiture of wage benefits or termination. | Consequence | web_article | refusing light duty work risks | 1x of 5 | |
what happens if i refuse light duty work workers comp IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Assess the financial and legal risks to workers' comp benefits if a modified job offer is declined. | Consequence | faq_page | refusing light duty work risks | 1x of 5 | |
can i be fired for not returning to work after injury IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Evaluate the risk of termination or retaliation for not returning to work due to an injury. | Consequence | faq_page | employee rights against forced return | 1x of 5 | |
steps to dispute workers compensation doctor release RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Follow the formal administrative process to contest a workers' compensation doctor's release to work. | Consequence | checklist | requesting second medical opinion | 1x of 5 | |
independent medical exam workers compensation rights ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand how to request an independent medical evaluation to verify inability to work. | Comparison | web_article | fmla and workers comp protections | 1x of 5 | |
how to request a second medical opinion workers compensation RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find instructions on obtaining a second doctor's evaluation when the company doctor releases them too soon. | Reason | how_to_steps | requesting second medical opinion | 1x of 5 | |
what happens if i refuse light duty work while on workers comp IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Identify the consequences on workers' comp benefits if light-duty offers are rejected. | Consequence | web_article | refusing light duty work risks | 1x of 5 | |
steps to take when doctor says ready for work but still injured RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find specific guidance for resolving discrepancies between physician clearance and personal physical limitations. | Instruction | how_to_steps | dealing with pain despite clearance | 1x of 5 | |
what happens to disability benefits if i refuse light duty IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the financial impact on wage replacement benefits if modified work is rejected. | Consequence | faq_page | refusing light duty work risks | 1x of 5 | |
sample letter to employer requesting medical extension after injury RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Obtain template text for formally communicating unreadiness to return to work. | Instruction | how_to_steps | requesting medical leave extension | 1x of 5 | |
definition of maximum medical improvement mmi workers comp ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the legal definition and implications of Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI). | Definition | glossary/definition | fmla and workers comp protections | 1x of 5 | |
what happens to workers comp benefits if you refuse light duty offer IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine the financial consequences on disability payments if an offered modified position is turned down. | Consequence | web_article | refusing light duty work risks | 1x of 5 | |
talk to employer about extending medical leave due to injury PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn how to communicate professionally with a manager or HR about needing more recovery time. | Consequence | how_to_steps | requesting medical leave extension | 1x of 5 | |
independent medical examination workers comp dispute ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn what an Independent Medical Examination (IME) is and how it resolves disputes over work readiness. | Reason | glossary/definition | disputing doctor return to work | 1x of 5 | |
fired for not returning to work after injury rights IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand unlawful termination and retaliation protections following a workplace injury. | Consequence | web_article | employee rights against forced return | 1x of 5 | |
what to do if boss calls every day asking when coming back after injury REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn how to handle employer contact and harassment during medical leave. | Consequence | faq_page | dealing with pain despite clearance | 1x of 5 | |
my company doctor cleared me to work but my personal doctor disagrees PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find advice tailored to handling contradictory medical assessments between a company doctor and a personal physician. | Yes / no | forum/qna | disputing doctor return to work | 1x of 5 | |
workers comp retaliatory discharge laws ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand legal protections against employer retaliation for taking injury leave. | Consequence | web_article | refusing light duty work risks | 1x of 5 | |
workers comp doctor vs personal doctor return to work note COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine which medical opinion takes legal precedence when an occupational doctor and a personal doctor disagree. | Comparison | web_article | disputing doctor return to work | 1x of 5 | |
how to get a second opinion on workers comp injury release RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine the procedure for visiting a different physician when the primary doctor approves return too early. | Instruction | how_to_steps | requesting second medical opinion | 1x of 5 | |
sample letter to employer requesting medical leave extension doctor note RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Obtain template wording to formally notify an employer of extended recovery needs. | Instruction | checklist | requesting medical leave extension | 1x of 5 | |
what to do when physical therapy says not ready for full duty PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Seek guidance on using rehabilitation progress notes to push back against employer demands. | Consequence | how_to_steps | dealing with pain despite clearance | 1x of 5 | |
questions to ask personal injury or workers comp lawyer about return to work RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Prepare for a legal consultation if the employer dispute escalates. | Consequence | checklist | requesting second medical opinion | 1x of 5 | |
sample letter to employer requesting extended medical leave RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Get a written template to formally communicate ongoing medical unreadiness to an employer or HR department. | Instruction | how_to_steps | requesting medical leave extension | 1x of 5 | |
transitional work program vs regular job duties difference COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Clarify the difference between temporary transitional duties and normal job responsibilities. | Comparison | comparison_table | refusing light duty work risks | 1x of 5 | |
talking to a workers comp lawyer consultation cost and timing IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine when to hire legal counsel and understand consultation fee structures. | Reason | web_article | requesting second medical opinion | 1x of 5 | |
employee return to work documentation checklist after workplace injury RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Obtain an organized list of required paperwork before medically clearing a return to work. | Instruction | checklist | fmla and workers comp protections | 1x of 5 | |
i feel unsafe doing my job after surgery what are my options PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Seek guidance on physical safety limitations and legal recourse when tasks post-surgery feel dangerous. | Consequence | forum/qna | dealing with pain despite clearance | 1x of 5 | |
my doctor says i can work but i cannot forum REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Read peer advice and personal experiences from others who faced forced return-to-work situations. | Consequence | forum/qna | dealing with pain despite clearance | 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | $0 |
| gemini-3.8-flash | Simulated passes | 5 | 2,175 | 9,4142,058 thinking | — | $0.037 |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | Naming clusters | 1 | 803 | 239 | — | $0.0008 |
| Total | 8 | 2,978 | 9,653 | — | $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 | — | — | RateLimitError: Error code: 429 - {'error': {'message': 'You exceeded your current quota, please check your plan and billing details. For more information on this error, head to: https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/rate-limits. To monitor your current usage, head to: https://ai.dev/rate-limit. ',… |
| gemini-3.8-flash | 1 | 13 | 13 | 324.7 | 435 / 2,573 | |
| gemini-3.8-flash | 2 | 13 | 13 | 257.9 | 435 / 1,746 | |
| gemini-3.8-flash | 3 | 12 | 12 | 319.9 | 435 / 1,712 | |
| gemini-3.8-flash | 4 | 12 | 12 | 338.0 | 435 / 1,607 | |
| gemini-3.8-flash | 5 | 12 | 12 | 312.3 | 435 / 1,776 |