TAW is Temporary Alternative Work or commonly known as light duty. “This program is designed to provide temporary work opportunity to those employees who are unable to perform their normal work assignments due to an on-the-job injury.”

For on the job injuries, the company may allow you to work for 30 days and accommodate your restrictions before placing you in workers comp.

While on TAW, you are entitled to your daily guarantee with a start time no more than 2 hours earlier or 2 hours later than your normal start time, provided the work is available.