Workers' Compensation Retaliation

New Jersey law strictly prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for filing workers' compensation claims or exercising their rights under workers' compensation law. We represent employees who have been terminated, demoted, disciplined, or otherwise punished for seeking benefits for work-related injuries or illnesses, as retaliation for workers' compensation claims is a separate civil wrong beyond the workers' compensation system itself. This protection ensures that employees can pursue legitimate injury claims without fear of losing their jobs or suffering other adverse employment actions. Unlike workers' compensation claims which are limited to specific benefits, retaliation claims allow for recovery of broader damages including lost wages, emotional distress, punitive damages, and attorney's fees. Our firm aggressively pursues workers' compensation retaliation claims to protect employees' fundamental right to safe workplaces and fair treatment when injuries occur.