Retaliation for Filing Workers' Comp in Alabama
Whether an employer in Alabama can fire or punish you for filing a workers' comp claim, and what you can do.
Short answer: Alabama does not use an administrative hearing board for disputed claims; contested claims are decided in circuit court after a verified complaint is filed (within the two-year limit). Alabama Department of Workforce, Claim Handling Manual (Ombudsman Program); Benefits and Claims Filing
| Appealing a denial | Alabama does not use an administrative hearing board for disputed claims; contested claims are decided in circuit court after a verified complaint is filed (within the two-year limit). Before or instead of court, the Division's Ombudsman Program offers free, informal benefit review conferences and mediation, but only if both the employer and the worker agree. An agreement reached there is binding unless a court sets it aside within 60 days for fraud, newly discovered evidence or other good cause. |
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Where to get help in Alabama
More Alabama workers' compensation
- Filing a Workers' Comp Claim in Alabama
- How Much Workers' Comp Pays in Alabama
- Workers' Comp Settlements in Alabama
- Suing Over a Work Injury in Alabama
- Appealing a Denied Workers' Comp Claim in Alabama
- All Alabama workers' compensation rules
FAQ
How do you appeal a denied workers' comp claim in Alabama?
Alabama does not use an administrative hearing board for disputed claims; contested claims are decided in circuit court after a verified complaint is filed (within the two-year limit). Before or instead of court, the Division's Ombudsman Program offers free, informal benefit review conferences and mediation, but only if both the employer and the worker agree. An agreement reached there is binding unless a court sets it aside within 60 days for fraud, newly discovered evidence or other good cause.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.