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Retaliation for Filing Workers' Comp in Mississippi

Whether an employer in Mississippi can fire or punish you for filing a workers' comp claim, and what you can do.

Short answer: A party seeking Commission review of an Administrative Judge's decision must file a written request or petition for review within 20 days of the decision; other parties may cross-appeal within 10 days after that. Miss. Admin. Code Title 20, Part 1, Rules 2.10, 2.11, 2.14

Appealing a denialA party seeking Commission review of an Administrative Judge's decision must file a written request or petition for review within 20 days of the decision; other parties may cross-appeal within 10 days after that. A party appealing a Commission order must file a notice of appeal with the Commission within 30 days of the order; the record is then sent to the Clerk of the Appellate Courts. These review and appeal deadlines may not be waived unless the law provides otherwise.

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How do you appeal a denied workers' comp claim in Mississippi?
A party seeking Commission review of an Administrative Judge's decision must file a written request or petition for review within 20 days of the decision; other parties may cross-appeal within 10 days after that. A party appealing a Commission order must file a notice of appeal with the Commission within 30 days of the order; the record is then sent to the Clerk of the Appellate Courts. These review and appeal deadlines may not be waived unless the law provides otherwise.

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.