Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

workmans comp issue

i was working when metal hit me in the eye had to go to er and had 2 pieces dug out of my eye went to work with a patch on my eye and super said file a claim so i filed tow days later i was fired they said they were cutting back on hours yet they hired 2 more people since then, and that i wasnt doing my job yet i can list about 30 people who are willing to say that i went above and beyond my job duties what can be done about this ? isnt it illegal to fire someone for filing workmans comp


Asked on 4/15/08, 9:09 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: workmans comp issue

No, it is noyt legal to fire someone for filing a work comp claim. go see a good work comp lawyer immediately.

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Answered on 4/15/08, 9:30 pm
Keith Stern Shavitz Law Group

Re: workmans comp issue

Florida has a specific statute that prohibits employers from retaliating against an employee for having filed a WC claim or sought benefits due to a WC injury. Please feel free to contact us for further assistance in securing your rights under Florida Statute 440.205, or be sure to speak to another lawyer right away who specializes in labor & employment law.

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Answered on 4/15/08, 11:26 pm
Scott Behren Behren Law Firm

Re: workmans comp issue

YEs, you may have a claim under Fla. Stat. 440.205. I handle quite a number of w/c retaliation claims. Please call my office to discuss further.

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Answered on 4/17/08, 5:04 pm


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