Retaliation for Filing Workers' Comp in Pennsylvania
Whether an employer in Pennsylvania can fire or punish you for filing a workers' comp claim, and what you can do.
Short answer: A workers' compensation judge's decision can be appealed to the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board by filing a Notice of Appeal within 20 calendar days of the circulation date of the decision; Pa. Dept. of Labor & Industry, Workers' Compensation Appeal Board; LIBC-100
| Appealing a denial | A workers' compensation judge's decision can be appealed to the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board by filing a Notice of Appeal within 20 calendar days of the circulation date of the decision; appeals can be filed electronically through WCAIS or by mail (not fax or email). Board decisions can be appealed to Commonwealth Court. |
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Where to get help in Pennsylvania
More Pennsylvania workers' compensation
- Filing a Workers' Comp Claim in Pennsylvania
- How Much Workers' Comp Pays in Pennsylvania
- Workers' Comp Settlements in Pennsylvania
- Suing Over a Work Injury in Pennsylvania
- Appealing a Denied Workers' Comp Claim in Pennsylvania
- All Pennsylvania workers' compensation rules
FAQ
How do you appeal a denied workers' comp claim in Pennsylvania?
A workers' compensation judge's decision can be appealed to the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board by filing a Notice of Appeal within 20 calendar days of the circulation date of the decision; appeals can be filed electronically through WCAIS or by mail (not fax or email). Board decisions can be appealed to Commonwealth 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.