Retaliation for Filing Workers' Comp in Connecticut
Whether an employer in Connecticut can fire or punish you for filing a workers' comp claim, and what you can do.
Short answer: An employer may not fire, discipline or discriminate against an employee for filing a workers' compensation claim or using rights under the law, or deliberately misinform or dissuade an employee from filing a claim. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-290a
| Retaliation for filing | An employer may not fire, discipline or discriminate against an employee for filing a workers' compensation claim or using rights under the law, or deliberately misinform or dissuade an employee from filing a claim. The employee may sue in Superior Court for reinstatement, back pay, benefits, other damages, possible punitive damages and attorney's fees, or file a complaint with the Workers' Compensation Commission chairperson for a hearing before an administrative law judge. Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-290a |
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| Appealing a denial | Disputes are decided by a Workers' Compensation Commission administrative law judge. Either party may appeal an award or decision to the Compensation Review Board within 20 days after it is entered, by filing an appeal petition in the administrative law judge's office. The Board reviews the hearing record and must decide within one year. Decisions of the Compensation Review Board may be appealed further to the Connecticut Appellate Court. |
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FAQ
Can you be fired for filing workers' comp in Connecticut?
An employer may not fire, discipline or discriminate against an employee for filing a workers' compensation claim or using rights under the law, or deliberately misinform or dissuade an employee from filing a claim. The employee may sue in Superior Court for reinstatement, back pay, benefits, other damages, possible punitive damages and attorney's fees, or file a complaint with the Workers' Compensation Commission chairperson for a hearing before an administrative law judge.
How do you appeal a denied workers' comp claim in Connecticut?
Disputes are decided by a Workers' Compensation Commission administrative law judge. Either party may appeal an award or decision to the Compensation Review Board within 20 days after it is entered, by filing an appeal petition in the administrative law judge's office. The Board reviews the hearing record and must decide within one year. Decisions of the Compensation Review Board may be appealed further to the Connecticut Appellate Court.
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.