Retaliation for Filing Workers' Comp in Idaho
Whether an employer in Idaho can fire or punish you for filing a workers' comp claim, and what you can do.
Short answer: Disputes can be settled through the Commission's voluntary mediation program or through a formal hearing, started by filing a Complaint and then a Request for Calendaring. Idaho Code §§ 72-718, 72-724; Idaho Industrial Commission, Facts for Injured Workers
| Appealing a denial | Disputes can be settled through the Commission's voluntary mediation program or through a formal hearing, started by filing a Complaint and then a Request for Calendaring. Hearings are held before a Commission referee or the Commissioners, who issue a written decision. Within 20 days after a decision is filed, any party may ask the Commission to reconsider or rehear it. Final decisions may be appealed to the Idaho Supreme Court within the time set by Supreme Court rule. |
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Where to get help in Idaho
More Idaho workers' compensation
- Filing a Workers' Comp Claim in Idaho
- How Much Workers' Comp Pays in Idaho
- Workers' Comp Settlements in Idaho
- Suing Over a Work Injury in Idaho
- Appealing a Denied Workers' Comp Claim in Idaho
- All Idaho workers' compensation rules
FAQ
How do you appeal a denied workers' comp claim in Idaho?
Disputes can be settled through the Commission's voluntary mediation program or through a formal hearing, started by filing a Complaint and then a Request for Calendaring. Hearings are held before a Commission referee or the Commissioners, who issue a written decision. Within 20 days after a decision is filed, any party may ask the Commission to reconsider or rehear it. Final decisions may be appealed to the Idaho Supreme Court within the time set by Supreme Court rule.
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.