Can Your Employer Fire You for Being Injured on the Job?
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | First Steps, Returning To Work
Main Takeaways: If you were fired as retaliation for filing a workers compensation claim, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the employer. Some companies show their disapproval of the use of worker’s compensation by blatant discrimination or even unjust termination of employment. Not only is it wrong, it’s illegal. If you are …
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If I’m Being Paid Virginia Workers Compensation, Can I Quit My Job?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Educational Videos, Returning To Work
Video Transcript Some injured workers ask the question, “If I’m being paid workers compensation, can I quit my job?” The answer is yes and no. You can quit your job but I strongly advise that you speak with an attorney because there are ways to do it and protect your benefits. If you are on …
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Why Should I Contact an Attorney When My Employer Pays My Wages and Medical Benefits After Being Hurt on the Job?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Accepted - Now What?, First Steps, Hiring A Lawyer, Workers' Compensation Benefits
There are several reasons why you should still contact a workers’ compensation attorney – even if you are receiving all of your benefits. First, just because they are paying your benefits now does not mean this will continue. The workers’ compensation insurance company can still cut off all of your benefits if you don’t know …
Keeping Your Job During a Workers Compensation Claim
Posted by Lorraine D'Angelo | First Steps, Returning To Work
Understandably, many people who are injured at work are concerned about their jobs. They are afraid that if they cannot perform the duties of their job, they will be fired. Unfortunately, the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act will not prevent the employer from firing you if you cannot work. However, if your work injury is determined …
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If I File a Workers’ Compensation Claim, Am I Going to Get Fired?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Educational Videos, Returning To Work
Injured Workers Law Firm helps protect injured workers from an illegal or improper firing or termination when they make a workers’ compensation claim. Video Transcript It is illegal for an employer to fire an employee for filing a workers comp claim, so usually, this does not happen. However, in Virginia, you are employed at will …
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My Employer Won’t Let Me Work While I’m on Light Duty
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Returning To Work
First of all, if your employer won’t let you come to work while you’re on light duty restrictions, don’t take it personally. Many employers out there simply don’t offer light duty work and others may have some light duty work but it may only be sporadic. Your job as the injured worker is to communicate …
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The 5 Things you MUST Do After a Work Injury
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps, Workers' Compensation Benefits
When you suffer a work injury, there can be a lot of confusion on what steps need to be taken and, sadly, employers and workers’ compensation insurance companies don’t always give injured workers the guidance they need to file their claim and request their benefits. I have compiled this list of steps for injured workers so …
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Can I get Workers’ Compensation Benefits Even if the Accident was my Fault?
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps, Types Of Accidents, Workers' Compensation Benefits
You can get workers’ compensation benefits in Virginia even if the work injury was your fault. One of the things the Virginia workers’ compensation system got right is that it is a “no fault” system. This means that even if an your action or oversight contributed to your injury, you can still receive benefits. However, …
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