QUESTION
Can I lose my job if I report a work compensation claim?
Asked on Mar 08th, 2016 on Personal Injury - Illinois
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I was working in the kitchen of my job and slipped and fell bruising my tailbone and I have whiplash. I had on proper slip resistance shoes yet it was water and grease on the floor. We have no hot water there nor degreaser. I told management and have witnesses and was told to just keep them informed.
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General Practice Attorney serving Belvidere, IL
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Law Offices of Henry Repay
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The employer can face a lawsuit for retaliatory discharge if you are terminated based on the filing of a workers' compensation claim. That said, connecting the two can sometimes be an issue. Most employers understand that workers' compensation is actually an insurance system with a trade off, protecting them from regular, higher cost injury lawsuits, versus providing liability for most injuries regardless of fault. A consultation should be arranged to consider your claim and discuss this aspect of it.
Answered on Apr 08th, 2016 at 4:45 AM
Personal Injury Law Attorney serving Naperville, IL
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Law Office of Barry R. Rabovsky
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In Illinois, the law says that you cannot be fired for filing a workers' compensation case. Thank you for your email.
Answered on Apr 07th, 2016 at 9:45 AM