WORKER COMPENSATION

Two workers received a settlement after complaining about what they thought to be unethical behavior and being fired by their employer.

Workers who are terminated or retaliated against after raising safety or ethics concerns may have claims that go beyond standard workers' compensation. California law protects employees from retaliation, and when an employer's conduct crosses that line, additional damages can be available beyond the wage-replacement and medical benefits workers' comp typically provides. These claims typically must be filed quickly, since both workers' compensation deadlines and any related personal injury statute of limitations begin running from the date of the incident. An experienced employment and injury attorney can help evaluate whether a termination followed protected activity, and whether the employer's stated reasons for the firing hold up to scrutiny once the facts, timelines, and internal communications are fully examined.

Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future case. Every case is different, and the amount of compensation recovered depends on the specific facts and circumstances involved.