Your employer does not have the right to terminate your employment in Missouri simply because you've exercised your legal right to file a workers' compensation claim. If you’ve been injured in the workplace and have filed a workers compensation … [Read more...] about How Do You Prove Wrongful Termination?
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Can I Get Fired for Hiring a Workers’ Compensation Attorney?
Here's why the benefits of hiring an experienced workers' compensation attorney far outweigh any potential action your employer may take. Getting injured while on the job is painful, and it can lead to the arduous task of seeking workers' … [Read more...] about Can I Get Fired for Hiring a Workers’ Compensation Attorney?
Will There Still Be a Job Waiting for You If You Got Injured at Work?
Many injured workers are worried that the injuries they suffered at work will not only keep them off work temporarily but cost them their job. If you got injured while performing your work duties, then there is a good chance that you will have to … [Read more...] about Will There Still Be a Job Waiting for You If You Got Injured at Work?
Can I Still Get My Workers Compensation Benefits If I Lose My Job?
The reason behind losing your job is very important in determining what will happen to your workers' compensation benefits. The workers' compensation system is in place to protect employees who get hurt at work and are unable to get the same … [Read more...] about Can I Still Get My Workers Compensation Benefits If I Lose My Job?
Can My Employer Fire Me While I Am On Workers Compensation Leave?
If you suspect your termination was direct retaliation for filing a compensation claim, you should get in touch with a St. Louis work injury lawyer as soon as possible. A common reason why some Missouri workers don’t file a workers comp claim … [Read more...] about Can My Employer Fire Me While I Am On Workers Compensation Leave?
Can You Get Fired If You’ve Filed Multiple Workers Compensation Claims?
If your employer fires you and you suspect it is because of the damages he is forced to pay by your compensation claims, get in touch with a St. Louis work injury lawyer immediately. If you have suffered multiple work injuries at different times … [Read more...] about Can You Get Fired If You’ve Filed Multiple Workers Compensation Claims?