In Pennsylvania, if an employer fires you for filing a workers’ compensation claim, they may be subject to an employment lawsuit. However, an employer can lawfully fire someone on workers’ comp for other reasons.
Pennsylvania is an at-will employment state, which means that employers can fire employees for almost any reason. Whether or not an employee has an open workers’ comp claim, they can be fired IF the employer has a lawful reason.
Unlawful reasons for firing someone in Pennsylvania include:
- Retaliation for filing a workers’ compensation claim
- Race, gender, sex, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected classifications
- Taking a pregnancy leave
If you’ve been fired after filing a workers’ comp claim or for an unlawful reason, you may be able to pursue legal action. Contact an experienced workers’ comp attorney to learn about your rights and legal options.
It is important to note that even though your employer may be able to terminate your job, they will still have to honor your workers’ comp benefits.
Regardless of your workers’ comp status, you may still be fired in Pennsylvania. However, if you believe that your employer is retaliating against you by firing you for filing a workers’ compensation claim, or if you have been fired and have stopped receiving workers’ comp benefits, then it’s important to contact an experienced attorney right away. They can help protect your rights and make sure that justice is served.
If you have filed a workers’ compensation claim, and subsequently been fired, contact Aversa & Linn to evaluate your options.
