Retaliation for Filing Workers' Comp in Wyoming
Whether an employer in Wyoming can fire or punish you for filing a workers' comp claim, and what you can do.
Short answer: The Workers' Compensation Division issues a final determination on a claim, with reasons and notice of the right to a hearing. Wyo. Stat. §§ 27-14-601, 27-14-405, 27-14-406
| Appealing a denial | The Workers' Compensation Division issues a final determination on a claim, with reasons and notice of the right to a hearing. Any interested party may request a hearing before a hearing examiner by filing a written request with the Division within 15 days after the notice is mailed; if no determination is made within 60 days after the claim is filed, a hearing may also be requested. Without a timely request, the determination is not subject to further review (though the Division may redetermine a denial within one year). Disputes over medical ratings go to the medical commission's hearing panel. |
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Where to get help in Wyoming
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- Appealing a Denied Workers' Comp Claim in Wyoming
- All Wyoming workers' compensation rules
FAQ
How do you appeal a denied workers' comp claim in Wyoming?
The Workers' Compensation Division issues a final determination on a claim, with reasons and notice of the right to a hearing. Any interested party may request a hearing before a hearing examiner by filing a written request with the Division within 15 days after the notice is mailed; if no determination is made within 60 days after the claim is filed, a hearing may also be requested. Without a timely request, the determination is not subject to further review (though the Division may redetermine a denial within one year). Disputes over medical ratings go to the medical commission's hearing panel.
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.