The California Notice Of Offer Of Modified Or Alternative Work (Between 1-1-04 And 12-31-12) is a document issued by employers to injured workers to inform them that they have been approved to return to work in a modified or alternative capacity. This offer must be made within 5 days of receiving the physician’s report and must be approved by the Division of Workers’ Compensation. This offer must include a description of the modified or alternative job duties and the wages and benefits offered. There are two types of California Notice Of Offer Of Modified Or Alternative Work (Between 1-1-04 And 12-31-12): 1. Notice of Offer of Modified or Alternative Work (NOMAD): This document is used to offer an injured worker modified or alternative work that is different from their pre-injury job. It must include a description of the modified job duties and the wages and benefits offered. 2. Notice of Offer of Alternative Work (NOW): This document is used to offer an injured worker alternative work that is similar to their pre-injury job. It must include a description of the job duties and the wages and benefits offered.