What type of compensation is provided to employees who are unable to work temporarily?

Temporary Total Disability (TTD) provides compensation to employees who are unable to work due to a job-related injury or illness for a limited period of time. This type of compensation is designed to replace a portion of the employee's lost wages while they recover and are temporarily unable to perform their job duties. During the TTD period, the employee receives benefits until they are able to return to work or until the maximum benefit duration is reached, as determined by Oklahoma workers' compensation law.

This compensation is crucial because it helps employees maintain financial stability while they focus on recovery without the added stress of financial concerns. Unlike Permanent Partial Disability (PPD), which involves compensation for lasting impairments, or Temporary Partial Disability (TPD), which covers situations where an employee can work but only at reduced capacity, TTD is specifically for those completely unable to work temporarily. Vocational Rehabilitation is another form of assistance, but it is typically focused on helping injured employees return to work when they are unable to resume their previous positions.