What to do if my boss laid me off because I wanted to file a workman’s compensation claim do to an injury that occured at work?
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What to do if my boss laid me off because I wanted to file a workman’s compensation claim do to an injury that occured at work?
Asked on January 11, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, Arizona
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It is generally against the law to retaliate against an employee because he or she has filed, or intends to file, a worker's compensation claim; therefore, unless there was some other good cause for your termination (pre-existing poor performance; insubordination; violating company policy or supervisor instructions; reductions in force; etc.) you may have a claim for wrongful termination. You should contact your state department of labor, or speak with an employment law attorney.
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