Injured workers who file for workers’ compensation are protected from workplace retaliation. Speak with an attorney 24/7 at (816) 399-3706 Employers in most states in the US, including Missouri, must purchase workers’ compensation for their employees to cover work-related injuries and fatalities. The law is unequivocal about workers’ compensation, but it’s not uncommon for employers … Read more
Some employers may retaliate against employees who file for workers’ comp benefits. A workers’ compensation attorney can help protect your rights. Your job is one of the most essential things in your life. It provides for you and your family and gives you a sense of purpose and fulfillment. That’s why it’s understandable that you … Read more
Unfortunately, many workers don’t even realize that their employer is retaliating against them until it’s too late. No one should have to worry about their job being in jeopardy because they were injured at work and filed a workers’ compensation claim. However, employer retaliation is a real problem. Unfortunately, many workers don’t even realize that … Read more
Proving that your termination was an act of retaliation on the part of your employer can be tricky. Here’s what you need to know. Accidents can happen to anyone on the job. If you are involved in one, then you will likely need to take some time off work. The same goes for acquiring a … Read more
Workers in Missouri can generally access workers’ comp benefits to cover their medical treatments needed for a work-related illness or injury. While it’s almost impossible to know exactly what the number of Missouri employees who choose not to report their injury is, it is well-known that some workers are afraid to do it because of … Read more