If you lost your job by being fired or laid off after your workplace injury and while you are receiving your Florida workers’ compensation benefits, there should be no change to the benefits you are receiving and in fact, it is unlawful for a Florida business to retaliate against an employee for filing a claim. You may lose your job with your previous employer if you are unable to perform any of the duties of any position the company offers. In this case, you could be sent to vocational training in order to find a new job. An unfair termination of an employee who filed a Florida workers’ compensation claim can result in the employee suing their employer if they can prove it.

The best way to determine what your legal options are if you lose your job after a workplace injury is to speak with a Florida workers’ compensation attorney. Stephen M. Andrews is an experienced attorney who has helped victims of Florida workplace accidents see their full legal justice.

Why Do Employers Retaliate Against Employees Who File a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

It happens all the time, that an employee who is injured on the job and they file a workers’ compensation claim only to be harassed and even terminated as a result. According to statistics, those employees that file a claim are at higher risk for losing their job. There are many reasons why employers do not want their employees to file a claim including:

• The cost of insurance increases significantly with just one claim. The premiums for coverage are raised substantially when an insurance company has to continually deal with a business’s workers’ compensation claims.
• It isn’t uncommon for a manager or a business owner not to believe the claims made by the employee. They may fear that the employee will become a costly problem for them.

When a Florida business retaliates against a victim of a Florida workplace injury who files a workers’ compensation claim, they can be subject to a lawsuit for monetary damages. If you think that you are being targetted unfairly by your employer after your Florida workers’ compensation claim you need to know your rights. Stephen M. Andrews is a Tallahassee workers’ compensation attorney who can give you the legal guidance you need to ensure you are treated fairly. When an unfair action happens to you by your employer, Stephen M. Andrews will help you pursue the compensation you deserve under Florida law for those unjustified actions.

Speak with a Florida Workers’ Compensation Attorney Today

Stephen M. Andrews has represented numerous victims of Florida workplace accidents that lost their jobs from a retaliatory employer win their case and get the money they need and deserve. Working with a dedicated and experienced workers’ compensation lawyer who specializes in workers’ compensation law is critical to ensure your case is successful. Don’t take chances with your case by using just any attorney. Call Stephen M. Andrews today at (850) 906-9599 and schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.