IfIwas separated from my job just days after from being injured on the job, what are my rights?

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IfIwas separated from my job just days after from being injured on the job, what are my rights?

Asked on July 19, 2010 under Employment Labor Law, California

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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 13 years ago | Contributor

Do you mean that you were fired after the injury occurred? As long as you were an employee at the time that the injury occurred then you should be covered by the workers compensation insurance for your ex-employer.  Did you file an accident report on the job?  Was their compensation carrier notified? Make sure that you have all of these documents or that you obtain a copy of all of them for the filing of the claim.  Seek help from a qualified compensation attorney in your area just to be sure that everything is done correctly. And ask about unemployment benefits as well.  Good luck.


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