Blog Post
Help! I Was Fired After My Work Injury in California
- By Admin
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- 09 Mar, 2017
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Terminating an employee who has suffered an injury in California is a serious offense for any company to commit. In fact, it is illegal for a company to fire any employee because of a work injury. If you are injured at work, it is important that you report it and file for workers’ compensation. Do not put off this task for fear that you will lose your job. Instead, be aware of what your rights are as an injured employee.
Negative Backlash
If you experience a negative backlash from your employer or coworkers following an injury, it is important to know that you cannot be discriminated against. Any harassment, reduction in hours or negative changes in job responsibilities are illegal.
Persuasion to Resign
California is an “at will” state, meaning an employer can let an employee go at any time, for any reason, and an employee can choose to resign at any time as well. However, if you are injured, this rule changes. An employer cannot fire you for being injured. Instead of having to deal with a hurt employee or workers’ compensation, a company may attempt to persuade you to resign. Any pressure from an employer to resign is illegal.
If you have been fired after a work injury or are experiencing extreme pressure to resign, it is important to recognize that these actions are illegal. To enlist the support of a workers’ compensation attorney, contact the Law Office of Jesse L. Alexander III today.
Have you been injured at work? Read this article to learn how you can put yourself in the best situation to receive the proper amount of worker’s comp.
Learn more about the process of pursuing workers' compensation benefits for an injury is due to years of repetitive activities rather than an accident.