Victim Responsibilities and Assistance Options. After an employee returns to work, accident leave may be granted for continuing treatment as certified by a physician selected by the appointing authority up six (6) months from the day of the original disability. Also, if the employee is able to return to work at a reduced capacity for up to six months, the employee shall be placed on restricted duty. If the work-related injury/illness requires the employee to be absent and all 10 (ten) days of accident leave has been exhausted, the employee will file for temporary disability payment from the Injured Workers' Insurance Fund.