Harassment Upon Returning to Work

You Have a Right to File Workers' Compensation Claims

Federal law prohibits discrimination by employers on the basis of a worker's participation in employee rights programs such as workers' compensation. Additionally, employers are prohibited from wrongful discharge or disciplinary actions against employees who make complaints about the discrimination or harassment of their coworkers.

Retaliatory discharge and adverse actions against employees who make complaints or participate in employee rights programs are illegal. Your employer cannot fire or discriminate against you for filing a workers' compensation claim or providing evidence for a coworker's claim. If you experienced such harassment upon returning to work, you do not have to take it. To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, please call Kenneth R. Schuster & Associates, P.C., at 610-892-9200.

You Have Job Protection Under the Law

State and federal laws prohibit employers from retaliating against public and private sector employees who:

• File for workers' compensation
• Report safety violations
• Participate in workers' comp investigations or lawsuits

Retaliation may include activities such as wrongful termination, breach of employment contract or severance agreement, and denial of health benefits, disability benefits and pension benefits.

Your employer must also follow regulations about the type of work you are given when you return after an injury. If you an unfairly put on light or restricted duty or made to return to work before you have fully recovered, you may be able to take action against your employer.

Pennsylvania Coworker Harassment Lawyers

For a free consultation, please call us in Philadelphia at 610-892-9200 or contact us online.

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