Retaliation for Filing Workers' Comp in Iowa
Whether an employer in Iowa can fire or punish you for filing a workers' comp claim, and what you can do.
Short answer: Contested cases are heard by deputy workers' compensation commissioners. A party aggrieved by a deputy's decision may appeal to the Workers' Compensation Commissioner within the time and manner set by agency rule; Iowa Code §§ 10A.321, 10A.322; DIAL Workers' Compensation Division, Hearings
| Appealing a denial | Contested cases are heard by deputy workers' compensation commissioners. A party aggrieved by a deputy's decision may appeal to the Workers' Compensation Commissioner within the time and manner set by agency rule; the commissioner may affirm, modify, reverse or send the case back. After the agency's final decision, a party may seek judicial review in the courts. |
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Where to get help in Iowa
More Iowa workers' compensation
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- How Much Workers' Comp Pays in Iowa
- Workers' Comp Settlements in Iowa
- Suing Over a Work Injury in Iowa
- Appealing a Denied Workers' Comp Claim in Iowa
- All Iowa workers' compensation rules
FAQ
How do you appeal a denied workers' comp claim in Iowa?
Contested cases are heard by deputy workers' compensation commissioners. A party aggrieved by a deputy's decision may appeal to the Workers' Compensation Commissioner within the time and manner set by agency rule; the commissioner may affirm, modify, reverse or send the case back. After the agency's final decision, a party may seek judicial review in the courts.
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.