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If […]","datePublished":"2019-10-22","dateModified":"2025-04-23","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/author\/greenberglawoffices\/#Person","name":"Greenberg Law Offices","url":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/author\/greenberglawoffices\/","identifier":7,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e0d600bf0d0a422eeda2a75c9d4b0240b93a50067ae011d1484f7dfed7467653?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e0d600bf0d0a422eeda2a75c9d4b0240b93a50067ae011d1484f7dfed7467653?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Greenberg Law Offices","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/greenberg-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/greenberg-logo.png","width":301,"height":94}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Founder-Henry-I.-Greenberg-with-attorney-Larry.jpg","url":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Founder-Henry-I.-Greenberg-with-attorney-Larry.jpg","width":790,"height":787},"url":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/dealing-with-employer-retaliation-after-workers-comp-claim\/","about":["Workers' Compensation"],"wordCount":444,"articleBody":"Employees who were injured in the workplace have the right to file a workers\u2019 compensation claim to get compensation for their medical bills and lost wages. However, many employers aren\u2019t happy about paying workers\u2019 compensation because it increases their insurance premiums. Some may even go as far as retaliating against employees who filed claims. If your employer has retaliated against you for filing a workers\u2019 compensation claim, remember that you have rights, and be sure to speak to a workers\u2019 compensation lawyer immediately.Different Ways Employers Can Retaliate Against EmployeesAlthough federal law prohibits employers from retaliating against their employees for filing a workers\u2019 compensation claim, it doesn\u2019t stop all of them from doing it. Here are some ways employers may attempt to retaliate against their employees:Failure to accommodate any physical limitations that were caused by the injuryGiving poor performance reviews even if the employee hasn\u2019t done anything wrongDenying promotion solely based on an employee\u2019s injuryCutting an employee\u2019s hoursFiring an employee for filing a workers\u2019 compensation claimWhat to Do If You Suspect RetaliationIf you believe that your employer is retaliating against you for filing a workers\u2019 compensation claim, you may feel angry and confused. It is important to take action as soon as possible. Begin by calmly voicing your thoughts to your employer. Tell him or her that you believe you are being treated unfairly and want to know why. Your employer may have a perfectly reasonable explanation that has nothing to do with filing for workers\u2019 compensation. For example, your employer may have cut your hours because business has been slow lately. However, if your employer can\u2019t provide a legitimate reason, voice your concern about being retaliated against and ask them to stop it immediately. If he or she still refuses to rectify the issue, you need to take action and begin building a case of retaliation.In order for your case to be successful, you need to show evidence that your employer did retaliate against you for filing for workers\u2019 compensation. Document the retaliatory behavior as best as you can. For instance, if your employer told you that your performance has been slipping after you made the complaint, try to find documents that show that your employer was happy with your performance before the complaint.Hiring a Workers\u2019 Compensation LawyerIf you have been experiencing retaliation from your employer, it\u2019s important to contact a workers\u2019 compensation lawyer as soon as possible. Retaliation can be tricky to prove on your own, but an experienced lawyer can help bring a retaliation case against your employer and protect your legal rights."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Dealing with Employer Retaliation After Workers\u2019 Comp Claim","item":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/dealing-with-employer-retaliation-after-workers-comp-claim\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]