Many injured workers fail to file a claim because they fear being fired or retaliated against. Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that employers in the state of Missouri must have to ensure that if one of their employees is injured … [Read more...] about Can You Be Fired for Seeking Workmens Comp Benefits?
Retaliation Claims
Can You Be Fired Because You Were Hurt at Work? St. Louis Workplace Injury Attorney
No employer is legally able to terminate an employee due to that employee filing a work injury claim. Workers' compensation insurance is the coverage that an employer has to take out in the event that one of their workers gets hurt. As a way to … [Read more...] about Can You Be Fired Because You Were Hurt at Work? St. Louis Workplace Injury Attorney
Workers’ Compensation Benefits After Getting Fired
These types of workers compensation claims can be difficult to navigate. Workers compensations can be tricky for an average worker to navigate. When a worker suffers an injury in the workplace and has to stay off work for a certain period of … [Read more...] about Workers’ Compensation Benefits After Getting Fired
Handling Employer Retaliation After a Workers Compensation Claim
At times, an employer can retaliate against an employee that filed or has received workers compensation. Workers who suffer injuries in the workplace are entitled to workers compensation benefits that cover medical expenses and a part of wage … [Read more...] about Handling Employer Retaliation After a Workers Compensation Claim
MO Supreme Court Sets New Standard for Workers’ Comp Retaliation Claims
Templemire alleged that his employer fired him out of retaliation for his seeking workers' compensation benefits. The Missouri Supreme Courts decision in the case of Templemire v. W&M Welding, Inc., has changed the standard of proof that an … [Read more...] about MO Supreme Court Sets New Standard for Workers’ Comp Retaliation Claims