Retaliation for Filing Workers' Comp in Tennessee
Whether an employer in Tennessee can fire or punish you for filing a workers' comp claim, and what you can do.
Short answer: The Bureau states that it is illegal for an employer to fire an employee for reporting a work injury. A worker who believes they were fired for that reason may wish to consult an attorney; Tenn. Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Filing a Claim; What Are My Rights
| Retaliation for filing | The Bureau states that it is illegal for an employer to fire an employee for reporting a work injury. A worker who believes they were fired for that reason may wish to consult an attorney; the Bureau does not have authority to resolve wrongful-termination claims. |
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| Appealing a denial | Disputes not resolved in mediation go to the Court of Workers' Compensation Claims. A judge's final compensation order becomes final 30 days after it is entered unless a party files a Notice of Appeal to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board within 30 calendar days (filing fee $75, or an affidavit of indigency); alternatively, a party may appeal a final compensation order directly to the Tennessee Supreme Court. Interlocutory orders (such as orders for temporary or medical benefits) may be appealed to the Appeals Board within seven business days. |
Where to get help in Tennessee
More Tennessee workers' compensation
- Filing a Workers' Comp Claim in Tennessee
- How Much Workers' Comp Pays in Tennessee
- Workers' Comp Settlements in Tennessee
- Suing Over a Work Injury in Tennessee
- Appealing a Denied Workers' Comp Claim in Tennessee
- All Tennessee workers' compensation rules
FAQ
Can you be fired for filing workers' comp in Tennessee?
The Bureau states that it is illegal for an employer to fire an employee for reporting a work injury. A worker who believes they were fired for that reason may wish to consult an attorney; the Bureau does not have authority to resolve wrongful-termination claims.
How do you appeal a denied workers' comp claim in Tennessee?
Disputes not resolved in mediation go to the Court of Workers' Compensation Claims. A judge's final compensation order becomes final 30 days after it is entered unless a party files a Notice of Appeal to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board within 30 calendar days (filing fee $75, or an affidavit of indigency); alternatively, a party may appeal a final compensation order directly to the Tennessee Supreme Court. Interlocutory orders (such as orders for temporary or medical benefits) may be appealed to the Appeals Board within seven business days.
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.