Can I Be Fired for Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim?
All four states we serve prohibit retaliatory discharge for filing a workers’ comp claim. Here’s what to do if it happens to you.
The Detail
Retaliatory discharge is a separate cause of action on top of the workers’ comp claim. Document timing carefully: when the injury occurred, when you filed, when you were terminated or demoted, and any employer statements. Texts, emails, and performance reviews all matter.
What This Means for Your Case
Every workers’ compensation case turns on the specific facts and the specific state’s law. The general principles in this post apply across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Maryland, but the deadlines, procedures, and benefit formulas differ in important ways state to state.
Next Step
If you’ve been injured on the job and your claim is being contested, delayed, or under-settled, contact Siddons Law Firm for a free case review. We represent injured workers across PA, NJ, NY, and MD on a contingency basis — no fee unless we recover for you.
